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  • Contradictions surround Government’s move to slash tax on heated tobacco products

    … had advocated for this change; however, the Ministry of Health had advised Minister Costello that there was no … smoking cessation tools. Ms Costello described the move as a “trial”. However, she had previously criticised … as a vaping product but, because the tobacco sticks used in HTPs contain tobacco, they attracted excise tax in …
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  • What does the novel coronavirus epidemic mean for New Zealand?

    … This blog post reproduces a Sunday Star Times opinion piece (26/1/2020) by this author … threat to global health where collaboration and sharing of information benefits all nations. Here I briefly summarise … of all sorts are highly seasonal and conditions in summer (eg, people spending less time indoors) reduce their …
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  • Protecting children and young people from unethical junk food marketing: Upgrading the advertising codes

    … Although public health experts would generally favour a regulatory approach (given the lack of evidence for an industry-controlled process and voluntary … should be included under the restrictions – Food companies state that the aim of their sponsorship, fundraising and …
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  • Good news on declining smoking rates, especially for Māori. Is it credible? What next?

    … what else could be done to accelerate progress towards a smokefree nation.   Statistics New Zealand has released … that were 463,000 current smokers on Census night in March of 2013.  That is a fall in the absolute number of smokers of … further. Explore reducing access to tobacco outlets (eg, licensing of outlets and eliminating these near to …
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  • Eliminate the pandemic virus causing COVID-19 or risk an animal reservoir

    … Elimination has been an effective strategy for New Zealand in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic virus (SARS-CoV-2). Most other … the greater is the likelihood that it will find a host among other animal species and that these will become …
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  • Smoking prevalence and trends: important findings from the 2023-24 New Zealand Health Survey

    … 2023/2024 were released on 19 November. For the first time in a decade, the prevalence of daily smoking did not decline in Aotearoa, sitting at 6.9% …
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  • Youth vaping addiction: How it happens and why it matters

    … New Zealand is higher than in comparable countries — 15% of 15-17 year olds vape every day. Nicotine causes minimal … harm. The Government should assist schools to take a health approach to youth vaping, and fund youth-specific … rituals. 10 Re-setting the reward pathway to a more normal state after stopping nicotine often takes a year or more; …
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  • Public health and Budget 2024

    … by spending reductions and increased borrowing, amid a recession. This situation results in reduced funding for health determinants, including health … within limited funding and increase public understanding of the value of long-term health investments. Despite the …
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  • Smartphone apps for weight loss and smoking cessation

    … loss and smoking cessation well-designed? We were involved in a study published in last Friday’s NZ Medical Journal that … individuals need support to change. Rapid evolution of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) offers ever …
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  • Public health priorities in this election year

    … Summary In this article we review our Public Health Priorities Series, which highlights a range of public health challenges linked by a need for …
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