Relative risk is your risk compared to that of someone else.Alan/Flickr, CC BYAbsolute risk is the risk of developing a cancer over a certain period of time.
Relative risk is the risk one group of people has of developing a cancer compared to the risk of another group.
The Conversation’s cancer map shows that the risk of bowel cancer is 10%...
About a million Australians now have diabetes.Image Point Fr/ShutterstockEach year the Australian government spends at least A$1 billion on planning, coordinating and reviewing the care of people with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, in general practice.
Yet there are more than a quarter-of-a-million hospital admissions for...
A third generation of Online Marketplaces that combine workflow and networks are changing the underlying economics of many industries.tiffany98101/flickr, CC BYOnline marketplaces, also known as platform companies, are sprouting up everywhere and redefining business in every industry. “The Uber of ….” has become shorthand for...
Victoria will be a key state for Malcolm Turnbull to make gains in if he is to win the election, and win well.AAP/ Lukas CochWhen she replaced Kevin Rudd as Labor leader and prime minister, Julia Gillard went to the polls to try to win a mandate for her new government. The Australian electorate, however, dealt Gillard a major blow in the House of...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...
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For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...
Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...
Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...
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Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...