Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia

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Report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (14 August 2018): Read more here ‘Middle-aged Australians are the most likely to drink to excess, while young people are more prone to binge drinking.  The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) latest report released this week, also found that the majority of Australians aged 14 […]

Rapid repeat pregnancy among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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CANFASD blog: (17 August 2018) The results of this study suggest that the rate of RRP is higher among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a combination of social, health, and system disparities could help explain this increased risk. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive support around family planning and health reproductive choices […]