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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/e-cigarette-reforms-factsheet
A factsheet to help the community understand and comply with the new laws about e-cigarette products commencing 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/products-to-help-you-stop-smoking
01 Mar 2014... Guide to products to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers) and medication. Also includes other strategies to help you quit.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-tobacco-harms-fact-sheet-for-the-community
01 May 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of health harms of shisha tobacco.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-covid-19
01 Mar 2021... Information about Shisha and the risk of COVID-19.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-young-people
01 Oct 2019... What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-and-vision-loss
01 Feb 2018... Health promotion information sheet on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services. This information is also available in audio formats.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/who-benefits-if-i-quit-smoking-poster
Identifying the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting smoking for individuals, their families and the community.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-about-vaping-for-parents-and-carers
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, often called ‘vapes’, are electronic devices designed to deliver vapourised liquids into the lungs. There are many different styles of vapes available and they can be difficult to spot. The main ingredient in vapes is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycerol, and they often also contain nicotine, flavours and other chemicals. Vapes may contain harmful chemicals that aren’t listed on the pack. The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-quit-smoking-video
An animated video that gives you reasons on why you should quit smoking.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/quit-smoking
01 Nov 2022... Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your cancer risk. This factsheet offers reasons to quit and has information on approaches to quitting, recommendations, and coping with recovery symptoms.
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