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Dementia becomes leading cause of death in Australia as experts call for ‘shift in thinking’ about disease

Condition affects an estimated 446,500 people in the country and is the underlying cause for nearly one in 10 deaths

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.

AAP · Feb 4

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

E-cigarette ban proposed as WA Cancer Council aims to halve smoking rates by 2030

The WA Cancer Council says there are still 200,000 smokers in WA and more needs to be done.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022