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Did you know?
13.8% of adults
were daily smokers in 2017–18
1 in 2
Australians have at least 1 of 8 common chronic conditions
1 in 2
adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines
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Current vaping and smoking in the Australian population aged 14 years or older – February 2018 to September 2022
This report presents collected data on current vaping and smoking trends in the Australian population aged 14 years or older, from February 2018 to September 2022.
Current vaping and smoking in the Australian population aged 14 years or older – February 2018 to March 2023
This report presents collected data on current vaping and smoking trends in the Australian population aged 14 years or older, from February 2018 to March 2023.
Oral Health Priority Actions – Implementation Recommendations
Element D of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability includes actions for improving oral health. This paper presents recommendations from the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group for further action.
Screening tests for your new baby – Tasmania
Tasmanian Health Service information brochure explaining how newborn bloodspot screening works in Tasmania.