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Tobacco consumption is the single largest preventable cause of premature death and disease in Australia. Smoking has become less prevalent in Australia, but, there are just under three million Australians who smoke daily.
This website is part of the Australian Government’s continuing efforts to reduce the level of tobacco use among Australians and is aimed directly at smokers, both youth and adults. It’s designed to provide information and further resources on successfully quitting as well as further information on the Australian Governments Tobacco campaigns.
Smoking and your body
Tobacco use reduces not only your life expectancy but your quality of life. Many medical conditions caused by smoking can result not just in death, but in living for years with disabling health problems.
Quitters help
Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things a person can do. Most smokers' say they would like to quit, and may have tried at least once. Some are successful the first time, but many other people try a number of times before they finally give up for good.
Health care professionals
Practical information on smoking cessation and effective strategies that general practitioners and other practice staff can apply to identify smokers and assist them to stop smoking.
Parents and smoking
Smoking causes many harms to your body but also to those around you that are younger. How does your smoking affect the ones you care for?