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Media release: Poverty and disadvantage fuel NZ’s rising rates of dementia
… areas of NZ compared to those in the least deprived areas. Dr ‘Etuini Ma’u and co-authors from the Department of … in areas of high social disadvantage and poverty.” Dr Ma’u says this presents opportunities for prevention with … and we know good policy can change that trajectory.” Dr Ma’u says recent estimates indicate reducing 12 of the 14 …
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Climate Change and Recent Actions of NZ Political Parties
… Prof Nick Wilson, Prof Richard Edwards, Dr Cristina Cleghorn, Prof Michael Baker, Dr Caroline Shaw, A/Prof Ralph Chapman, Prof Philippa … Useful actions: It provided the key role (the Chairperson: Dr Kennedy Graham) and played the strongest role in …
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Media release: Energy poverty: Low-income households hit hardest by rising power costs
… while high-income households spend under 1.5% according to Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan and co-authors from the University of … cooking, and rarely or never heat their homes.” says Dr O’Sullivan. The health consequences of energy poverty are … which translates to the excess winter deaths,” she says. Dr O’Sullivan says using the most common method of estimating …
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Media release: What can we do to reduce the number of babies dying before, during or soon after birth?
… Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, Dr Rose Elder and co-authors describe the key findings in the … and many of these deaths are preventable according to Dr Elder, Subject Matter Expert for the PMMRC. “If someone … preparation for preterm birth if expected or required. Dr Elder says this is made so much easier when maternity …
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Media release: NZ could eliminate the deadly meningococcal disease
… disease and its significant risk of death and disability. Dr Kvalsvig says we have public health infrastructure from … but preventable disease in Aotearoa New Zealand.” Dr Kvalsvig says with effective vaccines available for all of … measures can help to eliminate this preventable disease.” Dr Kvalsvig says that NZ now needs to evaluate the strategic …
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Smokefree Laws: Reducing tobacco outlets will decrease crime
… strategy would see ram raids increase . Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, who has overall responsibility for tobacco … those “concerns”. What is the evidence Mr Luxon and Dr Reti should have considered? In fact, relevant data do … ram raids do not target tobacco products. Mr Luxon and Dr Reti need to explain why they propose acting in a way …
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Five key reasons why NZ should have an official inquiry into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic
… Prof Nick Wilson, Dr Jennifer Summers, A/Prof George Thomson, Dr Amanda Kvalsvig, Dr Matt Boyd, Prof Michael Baker Here we present five key …
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In the news: Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve.
… Advisory Centre New Zealand senior Māori medical advisor Dr Mae David told Radio New Zealand's Morning Report that low … especially if a national epidemic of pertussis occurs. Dr David was speaking as one of the co authors of the … into pēpi so that pēpi is well protected." Co author Dr Nikki Turner was also interviewed by NewstalkZB and …
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In the news: New dementia research highlights deprivation as major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk
… dementia in Aotearoa: Scope for prevention , lead author Dr 'Etuini Ma'u told media new research shows social … a factor fuelling the country’s soaring rates of dementia. Dr Ma'u from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the … because they are overrepresented in areas of deprivation. Dr Ma'u also spoke with Waatea Radio , Stuff , Radio NZ's …
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We need to talk about breast cancer screening (part 2)
… Editor note: This is Part 2 of a two-part blog by Dr Caroline Shaw and Associate Professor Diana Sarfati on … scenarios. A media release also accompanies this blog. Dr Caroline Shaw and Associate Professor Diana Sarfati What … on breast cancer screening? Assoc Prof Diana Sarfati and Dr Caroline Shaw Sorting through the information about breast …
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