Olive perchlet (western population) - Ambassis agassizii
Olive perchlets are a small native fish that occur in both eastern (coastal) and western (Murray-Darling) drainages, but these populations may be genetically distinct. The western population of the olive perchlet was once widespread throughout ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
School of Population Health
Select a quick link: Full Course List Faculty of Health Sciences my.UQ my.SPH mySI-net Blackboard Library Staff Search CulicID is a series of computerized interactive identification and information tools for Australasian mosquitoes. Named after ... [... more]
sph.uq.edu.au |
Speciation
Speciation is the evolution of new species. It occurs when a population of interbreeding individuals is split up into separate populations. These separate populations then continue to evolve independently of each other. SPECIES - a group of ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Infant deaths - fact sheet
The survival of infants in their first year of life is commonly viewed as an indicator of general health and wellbeing of a population. Infant mortality refers to deaths of children under one year of age, and is measured by the infant mortality ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Leg ulcers
Leg ulcers affect around one per cent of the Australian population. The most common cause is poor circulation. Treatment options include compression bandages, dressings and surgery. Around one per cent of the Australian population suffers from ... [... more]
Better Health |
Lupus and infections
People with lupus are prone to catching the same kinds of infections that target the general population. However, they are also at risk from opportunistic organisms, such as fungi, that are more likely to cause disease if the host's immune system ... [... more]
Better Health |
Dandruff and itching scalp
About 50 per cent of the population suffers from dandruff. Itching scalp can result from dandruff, or from skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis and psoriasis. Medicated shampoos can be used to treat dandruff and to relieve itching ... [... more]
Better Health |
Aboriginal health - physical activity
In general, Indigenous Australians are less physically active than the rest of the population. Lack of regular exercise increases the risk of developing health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. There are social, cultural and ... [... more]
Better Health |
Alcohol - teenagers
Alcohol is widely used by teenagers. Around 73 per cent of Australian teenagers have tried alcohol at least once. Alcohol is tolerated as a socially acceptable drug, but it is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population. ... [... more]
Better Health |
Population: 485 CD
was raised on a small dairy farm near New Auburn, Wisconsin, and put himself through nursing school working as a cowboy in Wyoming. As of this writing, he is the only member of the New Auburn Area Fire Department to have missed the monthly ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Print fact sheet - Galaxias
Around 90 million years ago a group of tiny fish called Galaxias lived almost side by side with the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are long gone now, but amazingly those little fish are still with us, in fact a population can be found less than 10 ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
The Blowhole
Kiama is more than a great day out, with its gorgeous surf beaches, picnic spots, antique shops and Jamberoo Recreation Park! With a population of about 11,000 Kiama is a well-known costal resort popular with day-trippers or holiday makers and is ... [... more]
Getaway |
