Alexander Clark
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@AlexandergClark
Policy | Advocacy | Health | Government | NFP Melbourne-London-Sydney. Views expressed are my own.
We hope that by sharing his diagnosis so publicly, His Majesty The King will encourage others to reach out for support if they are concerned about cancer. If you have any potential signs or symptoms you're worried about, speak to your GP to get them checked. We offer specialist, confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Visit our website, or call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00. If you need to talk, we'll listen. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa… @RoyalFamily
Every vape is a hit to your health. Today was the launch of NSW Government's powerful new vaping campaign. Vaping is a serious issue and we heard first-hand the significant impact it has on students and young people.
We're cracking down on illegal vape sellers and we'll increase services to help young people quit vaping. Vaping is now becoming a gateway for an increase in smoking rates in young people - so we can't afford to wait on this.
Sport and physical activity had a net positive impact on the health system of $321 million in 2018–19. Overall, the health benefits of sport and physical activity outweigh the cost of associated injuries. 🏈 Read more brnw.ch/21wCgSR @ausport #sportinjury #sporteconomics
It’s #StrokeWeek. Strokes remain a leading cause of death in Australia, causing almost 10,000 deaths each year. Learn about the signs of stroke at nuvi.me/qva2si
Today, World #DrowningPreventionDay, is a chance for everyone to reflect on what they can do to protect themselves and the people they love from drowning. Globally an estimated 236,000 lives are lost to drowning every year. Press play to see how we can prevent it 👇
SHOCKING NEW DATA: rise in teen smoking for the first time in 25 years. 3 fold smoking increase in 14-17 year old smoking, from 2.1% in 2018 to 6.7% in 2022. Rising in tandem with vaping. Full report: health.gov.au/resources/publ…
Have a young person in your life? It's time to talk about vaping - check out our brand new online hub 'Get the facts' to support conversations with teen about the health harms of vaping. vapingfacts.org.au @ToddHarper @VicHealth @SandroDemaio @VicGovDH @VicGovDE
😍 On a scale not seen on the streets of London for 70 years, the #Coronation Procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
Young people who vape are three times as likely to take up smoking, and under 25s are the only cohort in the community currently recording an increase in smoking rates. This must end.
📢 It's #HeartWeek2023 from 1-7 May! ❤️ Did you know? 30 minutes is all it takes to find out your risk of heart disease ⏰ ✅ Get your #bloodpressure measured, ✅ use the Heart Age Calculator, OR ✅ get a #HeartHealthCheck Act now 👉 fal.cn/3xQNd
