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The sodium in salt is linked to 1 in 20 deaths in Victoria, risks of high blood pressure and heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Yet we consume more than 15,000 tonnes of salt a...
Research and publications
1 min read
12 May 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/state-salt-case-salt-reduction-victoria
The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol
The purpose of Reducing Junk Food in Sport: Building the Business Case project is to build the business case for junk food free sponsorship in sport. The project will inform a longer term investment...
Resources and downloads
6 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/reducing-junk-food-sport-project-building-business-case
VicHealth is committed to ensuring our activities align with our objectives and statutory obligations under the Tobacco Act 1987 to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorian families...
Resources and downloads
6 min read
24 Feb 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/vichealth-policies/harmful-industry-relationship-funding-and-procurement-policy
The VicHealth Water Initiative is an integrated program of work with the goal of more Victorians choosing water instead of drinks with added sugar. The two risk factors that account for the most...
Programs and projects
2 min read
26 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/water-initiative
See all media releases related to alcohol harm...
Standard page
1 min read
29 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-harm-from-alcohol
We should all be able to enjoy sport free from the marketing that alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food companies use to promote harmful products. 
Research and publications
5 min read
6 Oct 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/healthy-sport-sponsorship
It could make eating fresh, delicious food more enjoyable for your whole family
Article
2 min read
15 Jan 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/why-kids-should-be-involved-lunch-box-prep
Learn about the chemicals hiding in vapes and their danger to our health
Article
3 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-health
Top Spin was a state-wide competition which inspired young Victorians to develop their own creative communications showing what doesn’t sit right with them about alcohol industry tactics. It finished in 2019.
Programs and projects
1 min read
30 Aug 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-projects/campaigns-initiatives/top-spin
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.