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  • Evidence supports a proposed Parliamentary Bill to reduce harm from alcohol sponsorship of sport

    … Bill to end alcohol sponsorship of sport. The Bill aligns with the recommendations from the 2010 Law Commission review … and Māori. In NZ, an estimated 5.4% of all deaths are attributable to alcohol use, resulting in over 13,000 … advertising, sponsorship pairs aspirational attributes associated with sport, such as excitement, excellence, and …
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  • That old chestnut again – does any alcohol consumption reduce cardiovascular disease risk? More evidence for “no”.

    … consumption is weakening – but has not vaporised. So what is this Mendelian randomisation study design? In a … alcohol – so maybe it is the metabolites of alcohol that are having the effect, not alcohol per se? Second, there … in non-drinkers, the genetic variant was significantly associated with a number of intermediates that affect CVD, …
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  • Proposed Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response to a weak target

    … trading and technological advances, the latter of which are highly speculative and uncertain. Even if the proposed … put Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) on track” (see Appendix ).  What does the proposed second Emission Reduction Plan … For dairy farming, it is assumed that methane inhibitors with 45% efficacy will become available in 2028 with peak …
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  • The case for tobacco supply restrictions

    … outlets selling tobacco.  Retail supply restrictions are both a logical component of policies that will achieve a tobacco-free New Zealand by 2025, and what the majority of consumers want. Marketing is predicated on largely common-sense principles; among these, accessibility and …
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  • Promoting physical activity through the prescription of smartphone apps in primary care: Likely to produce health gains and cost-savings

    … Over 40% of NZ adults are insufficiently physically active. In this blog we … supports the adoption of such technology [17]. What does the new NZ modelling show? Our recent modelling … results indicated that there would be larger cost-savings associated with a scenario in which these nurses were the …
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  • An Official Inquiry into the Covid-19 Pandemic Response – It’s Time and it’s Vital

    … argue that it is important a start is made while memories are clear and lessons can be learnt. A list of our suggested … insufficient implementation and enforcement. Some of these problems are detailed in an analysis of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay … to Covid-19 effectively (health and economically), and what NZ can learn from these different response measures. …
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  • Tax policy as a key health determinant: Reform for the Covid-19 reset

    … provides revenue for the collective societal services that are critical for the prevention and management of Covid-19. … Covid-19 has emphasised the gravity of these issues. Those with fewer resources are the most adversely affected by … and perhaps an excess profits tax. Conclusion We need a common commitment to a truly fair – and indeed kind – society …
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  • Would a sugary fizzy drink tax reduce health inequalities? Probably Yes

    … ated fat in processed foods. But sugary fizzy drinks are nutrient poor, have healthier alternatives (e.g. water, … of SSBs [rich]       = 3% + (3% × -0.9 × 20%) = 2.46% So what happens to health inequalities? Imagine (not … (eg, diabetes – which is associated with obesity) are more common among low socioeconomic groups: –      Lets assume …
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  • BMI keeps on going up – and reflections on the Diabesity Symposium

    … and Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research seems aptly named. What are the forthcoming research and policy priorities? The … But are these increases slowing? And how do they compare with past trends? There is nothing like a long time series to …
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  • Implementing healthy food environment policies in Aotearoa

    … international best practice. Some policies were comparable with international best practice, but New Zealand falls short … Food-EPI conducted? Diet-related non-communicable diseases are the biggest preventable cause of death in Aotearoa NZ 1 . … Government in 2023 against international best practice What progress has Government made? Using this evidence, the …
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