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  • Queenstown outbreak highlights future challenges for clean drinking water

    … water sources in national policy through the Te Mana o te Wai framework. 3 However, recent political party policy … Author details Prof Michael Baker ,  Marnie Prickett ,  Dr  Farnaz Pourzand ,  Dr John Kerr , and   Prof Simon Hales … 2 weeks after your symptoms stop. Avoid visiting people in hospital or long-term care facilities for at least 48 hours …
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  • The Smokefree legislation is evidence-based, removing it is not

    … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Ozarka,  Assitant Research Fellow, University of Otago Dr Lucy Hardie ,  Research Fellow, Epidemiology and …
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  • Nourishing futures: How micronutrients improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce healthcare costs

    … trial, conducted at Te Puna Toiora , Te Whare W ā nanga o Waitaha, examined whether broad-spectrum micronutrients—a … Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury  Dr Hayley Bradley, School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, … Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury  Dr Siobhan Campbell, School of Psychology, Speech and …
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  • Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies?

    … and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Karaitiana Taiuru , Director, Taiuru & Associates; AI, Data and Emerging Tech Ethicist Dr Robyn Whittaker , Adjunct Professor, National Institute … of Auckland and Public Health Physician, Te Whatu Ora Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
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  • Comparing two pandemics: A century apart

    … in pandemic preparedness and response.   Authors details Dr Jennifer Summers , Dr Matire Harwood , Dr Julie Bennett , Professor Michael Baker  and Professor …
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  • National capacity needed to monitor misinformation to protect public health and social cohesion

    … Wellington Public Health Summer School.  Author details Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke - University of Otago, Wellington Dr Michael Daubs , Co-Director, Kōtaha: the Internet, Social … School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury  Prof Nikki Turner , …
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  • Alcohol and suicide: The facts

    … you or someone else is at risk, call 111. Authors details Dr Rose Crossin , Department of Population Health, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago, Christchurch Dr Jude Ball , Department of Public Health, Ōtākou Whakaihu …
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  • Seven decades of severe weather events in Aotearoa New Zealand: What are the human health impacts?

    … on minor injuries), and also changes in criteria for hospital admissions (eg, for cases of mild hypothermia). In … threats to human health and wellbeing. * Author details: Dr Grout and Prof Wilson are with the Department of Public …
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  • Young New Zealanders want a tobacco-free future - new research

    … and reverse this ill-advised decision. Author details Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … Centre, Eru Pomare Centre, University of Otago Wellington Dr Janine Nip ,  Public Health Research Fellow at the …
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  • Clean ups are not enough: Government policy incoherent on climate change

    … adaptation inquiry provides more details. Authors details  Dr Farnaz Pourzand , Health Environment Infection Research … mortality in Christchurch and cold weather's influence on hospital admissions for respiratory diseases in Auckland. 31 … 33 cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis, 34 as well as higher hospital admissions for enteric diseases in children.  35 NZ …
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