The damaging effects of air pollution from burning coal on the lungs of both children and adults is described and quantified in this report. Asthma, chronic lung disease and their effects on other organ systems are all higher with exposure to particulate air pollution. The data in this report are compelling, and build on the...

In addition to understanding the nature of vaccination and treatment in shaping the course of the coronavirus epidemic, this paper also aims to clarify the role of population (or herd) immunity in formulating optimal treatment and vaccination policy.

This strategy document outlines how the Australian government is investing in promising vaccines and treatments, and how they will be safely, fairly and rapidly delivered to Australians.

This Special Commission of Inquiry responds to the "mishap" that was the disembarkation of passengers from the cruise ship Ruby Princess on the morning of 19 March 2020. The report finds that on the whole, New South Wales public health officials did attempt to protect the public health against COVID-19 on cruise ships.

Overweight and obesity is a major public health concern. This report describes a conceptual framework for monitoring overweight and obesity in Australia.