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  1. Animals and child safety

    Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.

  2. Anorexia nervosa

    A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.

  3. Antioxidants

    Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation.

  4. Arsenic mine tailings and health

    Mine tailings near goldmines may contain high levels of arsenic.

  5. Asbestos and your health

    When asbestos fibres become airborne, people working with asbestos may inhale particles which remain in their lungs.

  6. Asbestos in the home

    Asbestos fibres breathed into the lungs can cause a range of health problems including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

  7. Assertiveness

    It is helpful to imagine assertiveness as the middle ground between aggression and passivity.

  8. 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.

  9. Babies and safety

    Most injuries to babies do not occur by chance - many are predictable and largely preventable.

  10. Baby care - moving from cot to bed

    Some children are unsettled the first few nights in a 'big bed'. Try to be patient, loving and reassuring.