Australians need a 'slip slop slap'-style campaign to learn about air pollution

Doctors liken this summer's hazardous bushfire smoke to the days when we realised the sun contributes to skin cancer

Unprecedented bushfires have sparked health concerns for Australia's most vulnerable populations, but proper education and adequate policies may help the public to cope better, according to the Public Health Association of Australia.

People such as children under the age of 14, those over the age of 65, pregnant women and individuals with pre-existing respiratory issues are at the highest risk during periods of poor air quality.