There are many health issues facing the youth of today's Australia. This written work will deal with three of these major issues namely eating disorders, substance abuse and suicide in that order. These issues shall prove to be of great interest to all readers, as everyone has some level of contact with the youth of our country. Australia's young people are stricken with many tough issues, and as parents, friends, brothers and sisters, we need …showed first 75 words of 2338 total…

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