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Smokes can lead to strokes: new partnership seeks to save lives
Quit and Stroke Foundation have partnered to offer training and resources for stroke clinicians to help people recovering from a stroke to stop smoking, reducing their risk of having another stroke.
Media release News NationalConcerns about COVID blip as smokers quit quitting during lockdown
There were plenty of disruptions during COVID and unfortunately quitting smoking was one of them. During last year’s lockdown, Quitline received significantly fewer calls as more people began working from home, and as Melbourne was plunged into another seven-day lockdown late last week, health groups warn Victorians may delay quitting again.
Media release News VictoriaNew campaign highlights the deadly link between smoking and cardiovascular disease for the Victorian Chinese community
Quit Victoria and partners have launched a new public education campaign that highlights the immediate and deadly effects of cigarette smoke on the heart and they’re hoping the Victorian Chinese community is going to heed the message.
Media release News VictoriaNew research highlights the immediate and deadly effects of cigarette smoke
Quit Victoria and its partners today launched a new public education campaign highlighting the immediate and deadly effects of cigarette smoke on the heart - and the link between smoking and Australia’s single biggest killer, heart disease.
Media release News VictoriaStudy reveals alarming lack of government regulation of tobacco products in Victoria
Quit welcomes a new study from La Trobe University, which found that almost half of the retailers selling tobacco products in a regional Victorian Local Government Area were likely operating with no formal government oversight.
Media release NewsNegative health impacts of secondhand smoke still emerging after 40 years
This month marks the 40th anniversary of a landmark study that first revealed the risks of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS).
Media release News NationalQuit's online tools help more people to go smoke-free in 2021
Thousands of people are being supported to stop smoking with Quit’s free online Make a Plan tool, designed to help people stop smoking for good, regardless of where they are in their quitting journey.
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