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Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk
… Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre . Dr Jude Ball and co-authors say if the Government wants to … for online sales, and disallowing price discounts. Dr Ball says stopping price discounting, loyalty schemes, … and applying excise tax based on nicotine strength.” Dr Ball says the Government must also ensure transparency and …
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Long Covid in Aotearoa NZ: Risk assessment and preventive action urgently needed
… | Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo ki Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara Dr Anna E. S. Brooks , University of Auckland | Waipapa … , Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington Dr Julie Bennett , University of Otago Wellington | Te Whare … University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau Prof Michael Baker , University of Otago Wellington | Te Whare Wānanga o …
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More wastewater testing could guide optimal Covid-19 control on the path back to elimination
… weekly or twice weekly testing [Personal Communication, Dr Brent Gilpin, ESR]. Sampling methods also vary by site, … being the ideal. According to the Chief Scientist at ESR, Dr Brett Cowan, wastewater testing in NZ can typically detect … tanks). *Author details: Prof Wilson, Dr Grout, and Prof Baker are at the University of Otago, Wellington. Dr Parry is …
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Media release: A new voice to boost New Zealand’s response to major public health challenges
… University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker, says this country can claim some of the most effective … it, and pride in our natural environment,” says Professor Baker. “These values are central to improving public health, … high-quality international research accessible. Professor Baker says that this research can identify opportunities for …
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Media release: Can we move to a low carbon, healthy transport system?
… system that is healthy for the people and planet, Dr Shaw says the survey shows parties fall short on policy. … emissions and improving health but still has gaps.” says Dr Shaw. The results of the survey show that policies that … of moving to a low carbon, healthy transport system,” says Dr Shaw. … Media release: Can we move to a low carbon, …
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Media release: Urgent action needed: Aotearoa must accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer
… Centre , Cancer Society of New Zealand Medical Director Dr Kate Gregory and co-authors say we lag behind Australia … of guaranteed funding creates inequities in access,” says Dr Gregory. She says Māori and Pacific populations face lower … all groups achieve elimination and no one is left behind” Dr Gregory says the Government needs to fully fund and …
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Perspective: Who is responsible for stopping NZ’s obesity epidemic?
… Editorial note: In this blog-perspective, obesity expert Dr Robyn Toomath outlines the dogmas and arguments for the … views in this blog are expanded in greater depth in a book Dr Toomath is launching in Auckland and Wellington this … to the contrary), I share Children’s Commissioner Dr Russell Wills’ view that identifying obesity in the B4 …
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Media release: NZ lags behind on indoor ventilation standards: World Ventil8 Day
… on indoor ventilation standards and what should be done. Dr Julie Bennett of the University of Otago says there is … more clearly, sleep better and be more productive,” says Dr Bennett. “Yet the NZ Building Code has minimum … as access to clean water, is so often overlooked.” says Dr Bennett. … Media release: NZ lags behind on indoor …
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Media release: A call to make Invasive Group A Strep notifiable in New Zealand
… published today by the Public Health Communication Centre, Dr Julie Bennett from the University of Otago, Wellington … diagnosis, and correct treatment can be lifesaving,” says Dr Bennett. Making iGAS notifiable would also help with … in settings such as homes and schools.” says Prof Michael Baker, an epidemiologist and co-author of the paper. You can …
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Using Rapid Antigen Tests to improve COVID-19 control in Aotearoa NZ
… and public health surveillance. * Author details: Dr Jennifer Summers, Dr Leah Grout, Prof Nick Wilson, Prof Michael Baker are with the Department of Public Health at the …
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