Health Ministry Proposes Ban on Nicotine Pouches for Under-18s
The sale of nicotine pouches is already restricted to over-18s in Styria, Salzburg, Upper Austria and Tyrol.
72% of Young People in Austria Want Better Sex Education
The Gender Health Report builds on the 2022 Women’s Health Report and calls for comprehensive sex education for all age groups.
Vienna Opens First Clinic for Victims of Violence
The clinic, following a similar centre in Graz, operates independently of police reports or health insurance.
Austria Rejects EU Proposal for Expanded Smoke-Free Zones
Although around 21% of people in Austria are daily smokers, the Health Ministry is opposed to expanding smoke-free zones.
Austria to Open 17 New Anti-Domestic Violence Centres
The Anti-Violence Project StoP – Districts Without Partner Violence has 32 locations in Austria, including 11 in Vienna.
HPV Vaccinations Triple in July
Around 22,500 people in Austria received HPV vaccinations in July, a significant increase from 7,500 the previous year.