Smoking surges in Australia as tobacco imagery in shows increases significantly
Smoking has resurged in Australia, raising concerns among health experts. A report shows that tobacco depictions in popular shows increased by 110% from 2021 to 2022, with 53% featuring tobacco imagery. Experts warn that such portrayals could influence young people, reviving the notion that smoking is 'cool' despite its deadly consequences.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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