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Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...
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2 min read
30 Nov 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use
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
This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...
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5 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids
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
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Research and publications
6 min read
25 Nov 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/harmful-industries-digital-marketing-australian-children
Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has put forward 20 actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. Share on facebookShare on twitterEmailShare on...
Programs and projects
3 min read
24 Feb 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/victorias-citizens-jury-on-obesity
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
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.