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The Hard Task of Protecting People’s Health Against their Will
Written by Juliana Rincon
Anti-Smoking laws benefit the population: those who smoke may quit, those who have never smoked may never start, and people who work in restaurants, bar and other establishments are guaranteed a smoke-free work environment. However, these laws have faced the resistance of the community when they’ve passed, despite the fact that it is a law meant to protect their health.
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From the farm to the fridge: thinking holistically
Written by Dominika Ricardi
Growing up in the city, as a little girl I gave little thought to the origin of the food served up on my dinner plate each night. Considering that 9 out of 10 Australians live in urban areas, I am prepared to assume that the majority of us still remain […]
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Civil society self-correcting
Written by Tom Fries
Nonkosi Khumalo, the chairperson of Treatment Action Campaign South Africa, asks whether African civil society has “lost the plot” in its efforts to encourage stronger international action on the AIDS crisis in Africa. Read more
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Asia’s Future
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Economic inequality, energy shortages, rising food prices and regional security remain the greatest risks for Asian development.
