Opinions

28 August 2023

Suicide risk and gambling problems among Australian veterans

Veterans are exposed to challenging life circumstances after military service, and Australia’s lax gambling regulations make it too easy for veterans to gamble and fall on hard times, write Sean Cowlishaw, Olivia Metcalf and Nicole Sadler

Veterans
14 August 2023

Rare cancers result in unique challenges

Australians living in regional and more disadvantaged areas are more likely to have adverse outcomes after a rare cancer diagnosis, but good work is under way to reduce the isolation of regional patients living with these rare conditions.

Rare cancer
31 July 2023

Australia leads world with vaping crackdown

Recently announced vaping reforms are to be commended, with Australia finally taking a stand against commercial interests and putting the health of our population ahead of corporate profits. But some industry actors are already spreading misinformation in an attempt to undermine vaping control policies.

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