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- Carcinogens | Safe Work Australia
A carcinogen is something that can cause cancer.
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Ways alcohol causes cancer - Cancer Council Victoria
Alcohol is a known carcinogen. This means that alcohol causes cancer. Find out more.
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Workplace cancer | Cancer Council
Occupational cancers are those that occur due to exposure to carcinogenic agents in the workplace. From asbestos to welding fumes, learn more here
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Environmental causes | Cancer Council
Your risk of cancer can increase through exposure to cancer-causing agents (carcinogens). These agents may be biological, physical or chemical. Learn more here
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Asbestos health risks | Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency
Asbestos is a known carcinogen. Even minimal exposure to asbestos fibres can be dangerous. Breathing in the fibres can lead to a number of diseases, including pleural disease, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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Diesel | Cancer Council
Read more information about diesel engine exhaust and how it can cause cancer. Learn how to reduce your exposure to diesel exhaust in the workplace
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Every drink increases your risk of cancer - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
We’ve known about the connection between alcohol and cancer for decades. But many Australians still don’t fully understand the risk.
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Wholegrains and fibre and cancer risk | Cancer Council
Wholegrain foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Find out what they are, how much you should eat and how to increase fibre in your diet here
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Smoke and embers in your eyes
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Sun protection | ARPANSA
Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime
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Sun protection | ARPANSA
Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Guide - Immunisation Coalition
About HPV Cause Of HPV HPV Symptoms HPV Transmission HPV Prevention HPV Vaccine Efficacy Vaccine Safety Download the Guide pdf About HPV Around 90% of Australians will get human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) | Ausmed
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second-most common type of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma (BCC), accounting for about 33% of skin cancers. While cSCC is a less serious form of skin cancer than melanoma, it can grow quickly and spread, causing potentially serious complications if untreated.
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Smoking in Pregnancy: A Danger to Mother and Baby | Ausmed
Smoking in pregnancy poses a significant health problem for both mother and baby. As smoking in pregnancy adversely affects so many different aspects of health, it remains one of the greatest factors that could potentially improve birth outcomes.
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