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Disease burden from tobacco use falls mostly on disadvantaged Australians

Tobacco use remains the leading risk factor for ill health and premature death in Australia

Tobacco use remains the leading risk factor for ill health and premature death in Australia Source: AAP

Despite Australia's smoking rates continuing to drop, disadvantaged Australians remain over-represented among those getting ill through tobacco use.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos, Cassandra Bain

Presented by Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: SBS


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Despite Australia's smoking rates continuing to drop, disadvantaged Australians remain over-represented among those getting ill through tobacco use.



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