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Published date 02 October 2024
An Australian-first project delivered by Cancer Institute NSW is increasing participation in breast screening and improving breast cancer outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, by lowering the recommended commencement screening age from 50 to 40 years and increasing the cultural safety of the BreastScreen NSW service.
Published date 15 May 2020
One session of shisha or water-pipe smoking lasting an hour can be as harmful as smoking 100-200 cigarettes.
Published date 15 May 2020
Smoking rates in Aboriginal communities in Australia are more than double the rest of the population, but the Aboriginal Quitline is aiming to close the gap.