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Chris Rissel
Researcher at University of Sydney
Publications - 488
Citations - 14725
Chris Rissel is an academic researcher from University of Sydney. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Public health. The author has an hindex of 61, co-authored 454 publications receiving 13041 citations. Previous affiliations of Chris Rissel include University of Minnesota & National Health and Medical Research Council.
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Bullying behaviour and psychosocial health among school students in New South Wales, Australia: cross sectional survey
TL;DR: Being bullied seems to be widespread in schools in New South Wales and is associated with increased psychosomatic symptoms and poor mental health.
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Empowerment: the holy grail of health promotion?
TL;DR: Several assertions about the definition, components, process and outcome of 'empowerment', including the need for a distinction between psychological and community empowerment are offered in an attempt to clarify an important issue for health promotion.
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Physical Activity Associated with Public Transport Use—A Review and Modelling of Potential Benefits
TL;DR: A systematic review of how much time is spent in physical activity among adults using public transport and the potential effect on the population level of physical activity if inactive adults in NSW, Australia, increased their walking through increased use of public transport is explored.
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A randomized, controlled trial of tai chi for the prevention of falls: The central sydney tai chi trial
TL;DR: To determine the effectiveness of a 16‐week community‐based tai chi program in reducing falls and improving balance in people aged 60 and older.
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Associations of Parental Influences with Physical Activity and Screen Time among Young Children: A Systematic Review
TL;DR: Findings suggest that parents' encouragement and support can increase children's PA, and reducing parents' own screen time can lead to decreased child screen time.