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  • Do Aotearoa’s new vaping regulations go far enough?

    … vapes, and recognise these devices have become the product of choice among rangatahi. The regulations also introduce … within 300m of schools or marae. However, this measure does not apply to generic retailers, such as dairies, many of … from products that will bring them no benefits.   What is new in this Briefing New vaping regulations that will …
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  • Is Keytruda for advanced melanoma cost-effective? Applying the BODE3 rapid cost effectiveness calculator

    … with advanced melanoma. The evidence base consists of trials published in the major journals: NEJM , Lancet and … failing on ipilimumab, or compared to ipilimumab – which does make an analysis of likely cost-effectiveness in the NZ … similar drugs coming on tap soon that may be cheaper. So what might the cost-effectiveness be? In our BODE 3 …
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  • Standardised packaging: A new era in reducing tobacco marketing in NZ

    … plain, packages. In this blog, we discuss the importance of developing an on-going monitoring and evaluation plan … best practice with thoroughly evaluating these. So, what could the New Zealand Government do to assess the impact … standardised packaging. It is thus crucial to consider what new data sources are required to assess this policy and …
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  • Public health priorities in this election year

    … Public Health Priorities Series, which highlights a range of public health challenges linked by a need for … policies, we are world leaders. This illustrates what can be achieved by the wonderful fusion of public health … a key part of what the Public Health Communication Centre does, as we explain in our launch article  introducing the …
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  • Happiness surveys, & can health sector interventions improve well-being?

    … among the happiest people in the world, ranking 13 th out of 156 nations examined. Actually only seven countries appear … (Netherlands and Switzerland) and Canada. The source of the New Zealand data is the two-yearly New Zealand General … – should assume greater importance in prioritising what we do and fund. Fortunately, there seem to be many …
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  • Smoking prevalence and trends: key findings in the 2022-23 NZ Health Survey

    … high among Māori and people experiencing higher levels of deprivation. The findings support implementing the key … repealing.    Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable disease and death in Aotearoa New Zealand.  … goal is achieved equitably and as quickly as possible. What is new in this Briefing The prevalence of daily smoking …
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  • Public Health Solutions Series: Simple transport system changes could quickly relieve the crisis in our hospitals

    … use and speed limit reductions.   This blog is part of the Public Health Solutions series looking at effective … by adequate levels of physical activity ). We know what works to address this substantial health sector burden … are popping up all over Europe, but remarkably Aotearoa does not have a single neighbourhood LTN, not even as a trial …
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  • Tax policy as a key health determinant: Reform for the Covid-19 reset

    … that are critical for the prevention and management of Covid-19. Tax is the way we all share our resources in … the 1980s. 1 As a flat tax, GST takes a bigger chunk out of the incomes of the poor and thus does nothing to reduce inequalities. Covid-19 has emphasised …
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  • Beyond unhelpful dichotomies: a co-regulatory approach to protecting children from junk food marketing

    … It is a good time to reflect not only on the content of those approaches, but also the regulatory frameworks for … groups are pushing the Government to step in and regulate. Does it have to be black or white, mandatory or voluntary? Of course not (1), but what does a commitment to co-regulation really look like? …
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  • New Vaping Bill: Some important progress but critical gaps remain

    … disallowing disposable vapes, reducing the visibility of in-store and online displays and introducing stronger … apply, particularly in lower-income communities. The Bill does not set out mandatory age verification procedures for … Bill (No 2)) are open until 11.59 pm, Friday 27th 2024.  What this Briefing adds The Government has proposed …
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