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  • An upgraded Alert Level 2 is urgently needed to address the Delta Variant threat

    … our contact tracing system, quarantine facilities, and health service capacity. This outbreak required a rapid move … Delta variant outbreaks when coupled with extensive public health measures such as physical distancing, mass masking, … the spread of other respiratory pathogens and will have health and productivity benefits that extend well beyond the …
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  • Media release: ACC turns 50 - Time to up the game on injury prevention

    … to experts. In  the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre , long-time researcher on ACC, Dr … Keall. Dr Duncan says ACC can play a stronger public health role in our society.  “Greater collaboration with public health researchers, government agencies, and community …
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  • Children and young people and COVID-19: The urgent need for improved guidance in NZ

    … children and young people (CYP). For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now recommended mask use in … 2 (August; 108 cases). Data from the NZ Ministry of Health. Changing evidence about COVID-19 risks for (and from) … people should use face masks, as advised by the World Health Organization (WHO), to prevent transmission in …
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  • Oral nicotine products: Expanding the nicotine marketplace

    … ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Janine Nip , … ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Lani Teddy , Eru …
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  • More than 147km – the transformative potential of the Wellington bike network plan

    … reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport, improve health through increased physical activity, reduce air … cycling means less greenhouse gas emissions and more health benefits. More people cycling also makes cycling safer … details: The authors are with the Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington, NZ. Funding: Caroline …
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  • Proposals to reduce youth vaping: Important steps but a more comprehensive approach needed

    … number of stores selling tobacco, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has outlined proposals to strengthen … rapidly rising youth vaping rates ; the  latest NZ Health Survey  found daily vaping among 18 to 24 year olds … * All authors are members of the Department of Public Health and ASPIRE Centre, University of Otago, Wellington. …
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  • Media release: The economic argument for our world-leading smokefree legislation – new research

    … their research in the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre. The research looks at the growth … says the pluses for government finances are savings in the health system from reduced treatment of tobacco-related … in this new study, that are in addition to the very major health benefits ,” says Professor Wilson. In the Briefing the …
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  • Aotearoa’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza: Heightened awareness and surveillance essential for early detection

    … efforts to ensure the safeguarding of animal and public health, as well as industry resilience.  Avian Influenza … for wildlife and is a significant risk for public health and livestock industries worldwide. 4 While the host … birds. 4,5,7-9   Biosecurity response and risk to public health At the time of writing, the outbreak remains localised …
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  • Where do the parties stand? Protecting water sources and drinking water quality

    … continue to see degradation of water sources and public health crises in communities. Political party policies on … people were hospitalised, with three developing long-term health conditions, and four dying. 5 The outbreak occurred … Stock exclusion regulations are also in place. Greater care with the use of fertiliser, caused in part by the per …
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  • Progress towards a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan: Congratulations to the Government

    … minimal smoking prevalence and eliminate smoking-related health disparities in Aotearoa. Key measures proposed … here ); after analysing the feedback, the Ministry of Health will prepare a revised plan for Cabinet approval. The … the risk of lifelong addiction and future severe adverse health effects. Measures reducing uptake of smoking among …
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