Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
‘Black Summer’ caused almost $2 billion in smoke-related health costs GPs will play a vital role in preparing their patients for this new bushfire season, experts say.
Bushfire smoke from ‘Black Summer’ killed hundreds: Inquiry Resultant air pollution saw a rise in respiratory issues and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Calls for national action on bushfire smoke health impact Researchers believe an independent expert committee would give evidence-based, accurate and consistent advice on bushfire smoke and air pollution.
New resources to inform Australians how to best manage bushfire smoke An expert in air quality has released a set of factsheets in an effort to provide evidence-based advice.
Millions to swelter as doctors warn of ‘public health emergency’ Heat records are predicted to tumble across Australia, including in NSW, where medical groups have called for a response to ongoing air pollution from bushfire smoke.