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Dr John Gerrard

From the Chief Health Officer

Find out what the Chief Health Officer has to say about the current state of public health in Queensland.

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E-cigarettes

E-cigarette use, or vaping, continues to rise in popularity, particularly among younger people, while evidence of potential harms continues to mount.

Smoking

Comprehensive tobacco control strategies have led to a long-term reduction in smoking, but the impact of smoking related disease remains profound.


Featured articles

Our times

The endgame is within reach for several current and upcoming health priorities.

Japanese encephalitis virus

JEV was the first outbreak to apply the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Queensland

Learn how public health responses helped keep people out of hospital and deaths low during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last updated: October 2024