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SNUS: Nicotine pouch use on the rise in Australian youth

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

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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