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Let’s all tackle vaping scourge harming kids

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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10 Apr 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids

What's the difference between equity and equality?

Equity and equality are not the same. Understand the difference.

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15 Feb 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/whats-difference-between-equity-and-equality

Our Health

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12 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health

Gender Equality

See all media releases related to preventing violence against...

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28 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/gender-equality

Preventing tobacco use

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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30 Nov 2016

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use

Health equity: health inequalities & health inequities

See all videos related to health...

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28 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/health-equity

Health promotion and the Federal Budget

Our quick guide to the May 2023 Federal Budget announcement.

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8 May 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/health-promotion-and-federal-budget

How does finance fit into the conversation around our health?

Have you ever wondered how a business may impact your health? From the apps on your phone, to the sales at the checkout and the shareholder meetings behind closed doors- the impact of business on our...

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7 May 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-finance-fit-conversation-around-our-health

How does nicotine affect brain development?

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.

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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

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.