Current smoking cessation rates are not sufficient to meet public health goals. soelin/flickr , CC BY-NC-SANew comprehensive research shows smoking imposes a heavy economic burden throughout the world, gobbling up almost 6% of global health spend and nearly 2% of the world’s GDP. In 2012 this amounted to US$1,436 billion (A$1.9 billion).
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It's important to get the research across to and understood by decision-makers.Shutterstock/Rawpixel.comMany scientists are keen to communicate research they believe can help inform the decisions people make, from public opinion to the policy of our governments.
But the will of scientists to abandon intellectual “ivory towers” does not...
Chris Wallace (centre) in 1966 with brother Ron and father Arch.Chris WallaceThis piece is republished with permission from State of Hope, the 55th edition of Griffith Review. Articles are a little longer than most published on The Conversation, presenting an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, environmental and cultural challenges facing...
In an address being billed as optimistic but realistic, Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday will acknowledge that despite long-sustained economic growth, in many parts of Australia “times are not so good”.
In these areas jobs are scarce and prospects less promising than they were, he will say.
With Tuesday’s Essential poll showing the...
SHEIN Xcelerator is introducing a more agile, demand-led operating model, allowing brands to scale while retaining control over creative direction and identity. For fashion brands, the pressure t...
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Probate can be a lengthy process at the best of times, and delays often compound the stress that comes with managing a loved one's estate. Many of those delays are avoidable with the right preparati...
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Marketing automation is a necessary component of modern engagement with customers. Automated emails, triggered campaigns, lead nurturing and lifecycle messaging enable brands to scale their messagin...
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