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  • The cost burden of excess weight in New Zealand: Sizing up a new report

    … The latest New Zealand Health Survey results show a substantial up-tick in both … obesity prevalence has increased substantially, as have health care costs and population size, so it is very valuable … arrived, it has been all consuming for the Government, the public, the media, and the health system, leaving little …
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  • Tobacco Excise Taxes and the Smokefree 2025 Goal: Some Ways Forward

    … and smoking prevalence, and could bring profound health benefits, 6 it is also important to consider the … prevalence and should be funded as part of a comprehensive public health strategy, particularly given evidence progress … availability. The Government’s forthcoming tobacco control plan provides a key opportunity to incorporate continued …
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  • Public Health Solutions Series: Stemming the tide of cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand

    … on system level solutions .   The blog  is part of the  Public Health Solutions series  looking at effective public health measures to reduce demand on healthcare …
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  • The COVID-19 house fire and the unbearable silence of fire alarms

    … ” ) WHO? The Emergency Committee The international health regulations (IHR) provide for the Emergency Committee … of the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in … from a disease epicentre. It’s OK to put masks on in public. You’re not going to look silly, because the alarm is …
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  • Is youth vaping a problem in New Zealand?

    … systems (ENDS) and their potential contribution to public health. We then explore possible explanations for why reports … Christo Anesteva from Pixabay ENDS’ impact on population health Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) deliver …
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  • Media release: Youth vaping -The implications of addiction

    … the accompanying negative impacts on their wellbeing, warn public health and addiction experts. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, University of Otago …
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  • Fighting cold, damp housing – a big tick for Warmer Kiwi programme

    … Our Warmer Kiwis Study team worked to determine if the health and wellbeing of people in households improve when … pump installed. The study’s results relate to: people’s health and wellbeing in their homes the homes’ indoor … at creating warm, dry homes in Aotearoa. Implications for public health policy and practice  Because Warmer Kiwi Homes …
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  • Covid-19: A planetary disease

    … expect continued pandemics, with their consequences for health system overload, human suffering, and economic … IHRs 2005 have undoubtedly been a major force in managing public health emergencies over the last 15 years. But the … a review of the IHRs. Conclusions The NZ and international public health community is justifiably focused on immediate …
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  • Reducing waiting times for cataract surgery is good value-for-money for falls prevention

    … good progress on reducing falls in hospitals through the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s ‘Reducing harm from … substantial wait times for cataract surgery in the NZ public health system, with a total wait time from first … to be managed appropriately so that it does not impinge on public hospital capacity as often the same pool of surgeons …
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  • The Smokefree Generation: Perspectives from young people

    … sales of smoked tobacco products. Although supported by health researchers, we know little about how young people – … among 18-24 year olds suggests age restrictions only delay recruitment of ‘replacement smokers’ and do not close the … structure of the Māori population. 9 Studies show strong public support for the SFG among both adult and young adult …
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