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New Tobacco Law Mandates Individual Warnings, Bans Menthol Cigarettes

New tobacco legislation kicked on Tuesday, which requires new warnings to be printed on individual cigarettes and bans menthol cigarettes altogether. These legislation updates come amidst an unprecedented boom in the tobacco black market in Australia, costing the Federal Budget $6.7 billion. Image: Image: Shutterstock – Galaxia Produced By: Marlena Holdernesse Featured In Story: Sameer …

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Smoking is Out! Tobacco Marketing Bans Doing Their Job

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A Griffith University study has found that bans on Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) are effective in reducing smoking prevalence, which has seen a substantial drop of 20%. Despite this decrease, Tobacco usage continues to be the second leading cause of death and preventable disease in Australia with the Australian Institute of Health and …

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SNUS: Nicotine pouch use on the rise in Australian youth

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Health experts have raised alarms over the increasing use of nicotine pouches in Australian youth, with a significant portion obtaining them through illegal retailers. The discreet nature of these pouches has led to calls for stricter regulations. Image: Image: Shutterstock – Produced By: Erin Hee Featured In Story: Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis, clinical psychologist …

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Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds

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A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of Australians with disabilities. Health experts from Flinders University and Cancer Council NSW found nearly a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke, compared to around 12% of able-bodied people. Image: Image: Supplied/ Flinders University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …

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