The Medical journal of Australia
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To estimate the prevalence of tinnitus in Australian working people; to identify occupational and demographic factors associated with tinnitus. ⋯ The prevalence of tinnitus in the Australian workforce is high, particularly in certain occupations. Workplace practices and conditions that increase the risk of tinnitus should be examined, and targeted workplace prevention strategies developed.
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Editorial Comment
Responding to the rising number of suicides using barbiturates.
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To determine the characteristics and population rates of barbiturate-related hospitalisations, treatment episodes, and deaths in Australia, 2000-2018. ⋯ While prescribing and community use of barbiturates has declined, the population rate of intentional self-harm using barbiturates has increased. The major harm associated with these drugs is now suicide.