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A century of health inequalities in NZ – new data
… Everyone knows that socio-economic inequalities in health exist – in recent times. But one thing we do not know … troops varied by occupational class What we know about health inequalities by socio-economic position in NZ … position (SEP) is an important risk factor for health internationally. A recent meta-analysis of 48 cohort …
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Severe domestic squalor in Aotearoa New Zealand: A preliminary survey
… throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. There are significant health risks for these individuals as well as risks for those … living in severe domestic squalor referred to the Public Health Service i n Taranaki between 2014 and 2016 had a … request). There was no disclosure of identifiable health information, and the results were anonymised so that no …
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Flooding, public health – and the need for more emphasis on prevention
… New Zealand should make us think about the adverse public health and economic impacts. This blog post considers these … by central and local government so as to better reduce the health and economic impacts of flooding disasters. The … Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management: National Hazardscape Report. Wellington: Ministry …
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In the news: PHCC co-hosts political panel on prevention
… political panel on prevention co-hosted by the Public Health Communication Centre, Health Coalition Aotearoa, and the University of Otago, … 2023. The panel was held on the back of the release of a Health Coalition Aotearoa political survey on where the …
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Public Health Solutions Series: Achieving a Smokefree Aotearoa
… will be more long term. This blog is part of the Public Health Solutions series looking at effective public health measures to reduce demand s on healthcare services … death in Aoteaora , responsible for almost 10% of all health loss (measured in DALYs) and contributing greatly to …
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Taxing tobacco in NZ: What we know and what could be next
… by switching to cheaper brands rather than quitting. Large health gains from tobacco tax increases NZ research published in 2015 (5) indicates large health gains from ongoing 10% annual tobacco tax rises until … industry to smooth out the price increase (e.g., by stock management and providing budget brands). Stimulating more …
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Being forced to leave your rental home can harm health
… who had been evicted. We found that eviction can harm health through causing stress and grief, and precipitating a … incidence and impact of evictions is an important public health and social welfare issue . Housing supports physical … wide-ranging housing and social support services. More information: Chisholm, E., Bierre, S., Davies, C., & …
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Protecting fresh waterways in Aotearoa/NZ: The strong Public Health case
… in water; (3) avoiding algal blooms that are hazardous to health; (4) protecting mahinga kai uses (cultural importance … on tourism and real estate values (at least from the North American experience [35]). 4) Protecting mahinga kai uses – … identified mahinga kai values and attributes in iwi management plans, regional planning documents, and kaupapa …
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Media release: Aotearoa New Zealand is flying blind on misinformation
… A new Public Health Expert Briefing warns that Aotearoa New Zealand's lack … spot for New Zealand, hindering the understanding of what information people are encountering and how it may be influencing their health choices and those of their communities. …
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Walking and cycling for transport is good for physical activity levels in Kiwis!
… Physical activity is good for health. Higher levels of physical activity are associated … reduced rates of breast and colon cancer, better mental health, lower obesity rates, lower heart disease, stroke (the … than those who drive cars. When we looked at this association for people who are in work or not in work, it …
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