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Kiwi public health doc reporting back from Victoria (Australia): “Do quarantine well!”
… (we did not lockdown as hard as in NZ) and probably a fair amount of luck, it appears that all States and … Victoria have eliminated the virus, or are close to such a definition (28 days without community transmission of cases …
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Three Waters reforms are needed to protect public health and ensure changes are economically sustainable and efficient
… released its first annual drinking water quality report in July 2022 which showed that in its first two months … 1996-2004. 8 Water supplies testing below 50% of the Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) for certain contaminants within this programme …
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Cycling and walking in six NZ cities: Where are we at?
… (see Figure 1 above), however Tauranga and Hamilton also report 100km of on-street cycle lanes each. Physically … 5km. New methods for NZ To obtain the information for the report we surveyed councils, collected information from … is important for cycling and walking levels (4-6). This report is the first attempt to try and systematically …
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What does recent biomarker literature say about the likely harm from e-cigarettes?
… and just on biomarker studies (a more detailed Technical Report available on request: [ nick.wilson@otago.ac.nz ]). We … since 1 January 2015, for extra details see the technical report) Disease group relevance Measure % level in vapers vs …
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Smoking and vaping among 14 to 15 year olds: Government action urgently needed
… account for a substantial proportion of young people who report vaping daily (explained further in the Appendix below … and addiction. Young people who vape daily often report intense physical cravings, and recount how vaping … new in this Briefing? The proportion of young people that report vaping daily and that have never smoked has risen …
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Increases in speed limits: Unjust and unjustifiable
… increases in vehicle speeds is given a monetary value. On the other side of the ledger, the benefits of increased speeds, mainly the value of people’s time saved, is also monetised. If the … other side of the ledger, they would estimate the economic value of 14 seconds (time saved passing a 300 metre school …
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Smart party pill law makes tobacco & alcohol regulation look pathetic
… can restrict the location of retailers of party pills. The definition of a psychoactive substance in the new law is … However, subsequent sub-sections make it clear that this definition does not include alcohol or any tobacco product, … consistently found that 10-12% of 14-15 year old smokers report that their usual source of cigarettes is shops or …
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Public health and Budget 2024
… limited funding and increase public understanding of the value of long-term health investments. Despite the tougher … cardiovascular disease for 36 years 2 , the net present value of avoiding the disease is just over $173,000 today. … and policies. Increase public understanding of the value of avoided costs. What the public currently consider …
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Tax policy as a key health determinant: Reform for the Covid-19 reset
… Some tax reform solutions Our tax system should be fair, proportionate, and ensure funding sufficiency. Changes … wealth tax. 13 Most wealth is gained through property value gains, and inheritance, neither of which is fully … tax. Conclusion We need a common commitment to a truly fair – and indeed kind – society together, by ensuring fair …
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Hearing loss & social isolation – the silent burden
… (4). In Māori populations, 32% over the age of 65 years report experiencing hearing loss, relative to 28% for all New … experienced due to increased listening effort; a common report from those who are hearing impaired (12). Further, … such interventions. One recommendation for the 2021 World Report on Hearing was to ‘strengthen health systems to …
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