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  • Implementing healthy food environment policies in Aotearoa

    … Food Environment Policy Index) was recently conducted for the fourth time in Aotearoa New Zealand to benchmark … but New Zealand falls short in many areas including for healthy food and drinks in all schools, fiscal policies … that children see. Sixty experts prioritised the need for a comprehensive multi-sector food systems strategy and …
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  • Where do the parties stand? Protecting water sources and drinking water quality

    … regulation, and clear roles and accountability for authorities, we will continue to see degradation of water … including large increases in the numbers of dairy cows. For example, the number of dairy cows has increased ten-fold … to breaches of national drinking water standards for nitrate (a form of nitrogen) in water supplies for some …
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  • Tax policy as a key health determinant: Reform for the Covid-19 reset

    … Tax provides revenue for the collective societal services that are critical for the prevention and management of Covid-19. Tax is the way … resources are the most adversely affected by Covid-19, for reasons ranging from less access to savings by those with …
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  • Improving NZ Government communication about COVID-19: Five suggestions

    … The high quality communication by the NZ Government for much of the COVID-19 pandemic has been remarked on. But … such as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been noted for its level of engagement and high quality both by experts … 8   Despite these successes, there is still scope for improvements in communication. Given that the pandemic is …
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  • When the first barrier fails: Strengthening protection for drinking water sources

    … their drinking water source breached the health standard for nitrate, the protection of communities’ source waters has … are still weaknesses in responsibility and accountability for the protection of water sources.   This Briefing … adequate action to prevent it; and makes recommendations for how the government can strengthen responsibility and …
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  • How should we manage the harm caused by tobacco product waste?

    … tobacco companies have framed smokers as responsible for butt litter, recent debate has focused on the tobacco … tobacco product waste (TPW) and its responsibility for managing this problem.  We recently examined public … of TPW in New Zealand and allocation of responsibility for creating and managing it. Cigarette filters were first …
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  • Covid-19 is finishing the year on a high: We need a vigorous coordinated response

    … testing and hospitalisations. The net effect is that for the year 2023 as a whole, we can expect to see … large waves of Covid-19 infection is a wake-up call for the NZ Government about the importance of a vigorous … should include an updated Covid-19 vaccine, support for self-isolation, and a communication plan to maintain …
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  • Children and young people and COVID-19: The urgent need for improved guidance in NZ

    … landscape of international evidence about COVID-19 risk for children and young people. The high proportion of … all levels. Immediate actions include mandating mask use for secondary-age children at Alert Levels 2 and 3 and … may be a major shift in the assessment of COVID-19 risk for children and young people (CYP). For example, the World …
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  • Promoting physical activity through the prescription of smartphone apps in primary care: Likely to produce health gains and cost-savings

    … that suggests that the prescription of smartphone apps for physical activity promotion in primary care could benefit health and save millions in health sector costs for NZ. Nevertheless, this type of intervention should … Introduction Inadequate physical activity is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes, stroke, and some …
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  • Breaking the inequity loop

    … politicians. The all-of-population approach has failed for more than a century to address Māori health inequalities. … could strike at any moment, 3 there was an acute need for rapid improvement in Māori living conditions.  In many … the key determinants of disease, and then advocating for actions that would address those determinants.  Through …
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