Ben Smith

Ben Smith is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Monash University, affiliated with Alfred Hospital. With 15+ years in health promotion and evaluation, he focuses on measuring health risk factors, media's role in health promotion, and chronic disease prevention strategies. He leads projects like mHealth strategies for hypertension management and community obesity prevention initiatives. He is a member of the Health Promotion Journal of Australia's editorial board.

His research spans public health interventions, social determinants of health, and health system design. Notable projects include evaluating health promotion effectiveness and leveraging recreational infrastructure for community well-being. He has secured grants from organizations like the ARC and National Heart Foundation.

Recent articles address loneliness's impact on health outcomes, interventions for arthritis patients, and social isolation trends. Despite no listed awards, his work aligns with UN SDGs for health and well-being.

Collaborations include Frankston City Council, University of Sydney, and VicHealth. He currently leads initiatives like the Victorian Active Aging Partnership and the Heart Matters trial.