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'Pandemic increases number of smokers': Dr Amedi

Dr Salah Amedi

Source: Salah Amedi

A study by the National Health Survey provides insights into the smoking situation in 2020-21. The study was conducted during the pandemic. Tobacco smoking is one of the largest preventable causes of death and disease in Australia. Smoking is estimated to kill almost 20,500 Australians a year. To learn more about the effects of smoking and the results of the study we speak with Dr Salah Amedi from Perth.



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