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Warmer and sicker? Global warming and human health
Malaria – a growing threat
Sun and skin – a dangerous combination


Warmer and sicker? Global warming and human health
Continued warming of the planet could have significant implications for human health. Coping with extreme heatwaves will be just one of our concerns.

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AGO logo The Australian Greenhouse Office is the lead Commonwealth agency on greenhouse matters

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Malaria – a growing threat
Australia is certified free of malaria by the World Health Organization, but elsewhere it is a killer. Australian researchers are currently working on a vaccine against malaria.

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The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

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Sun and skin – a dangerous combination
With its sunny climate and predominantly pale-skinned population, Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer. But with early detection, most skin cancers can now be cured.

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Healthpact

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