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- Animals and child safety
Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.
- Anorexia nervosa
A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.
- Antioxidants
Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation.
- Arsenic mine tailings and health
Mine tailings near goldmines may contain high levels of arsenic.
- Asbestos and your health
When asbestos fibres become airborne, people working with asbestos may inhale particles which remain in their lungs.
- Asbestos in the home
Asbestos fibres breathed into the lungs can cause a range of health problems including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
- Assertiveness
It is helpful to imagine assertiveness as the middle ground between aggression and passivity.
- Australian rules football - preventing injury
Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.