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Vaping prevalence and trends: key findings in the 2022-23 NZ Health Survey
… The findings suggest that the regulatory framework for vaping products needs to be strengthened to minimise … prevalence as a harm-reduced alternative to smoking for people who smoke and cannot or do not want to quit using … reaching 9.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 8.8-10.7%) for daily vaping, representing an estimated 408,000 people. …
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Likely rise in invasive strep infections in NZ requires a strategy
… to control disease spread and provide a robust basis for effective surveillance to identify changes in iGAS … the world; between 4 and 7 times higher than NZ Europeans for GAS skin infections, 13 acute rheumatic fever, 14 and … the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) for further examination. Mandatory reporting and genetic …
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Media release: Youth vaping -The implications of addiction
… outline how addiction develops and the problems it creates for young people who vape, including anxiety and mood … to addiction than adult brains. So, the risk of addiction for young people is higher,” says Dr Ball. Dr Ball and … to health but nicotine addiction has wider implications for young people which should be taken into account when …
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New Zealand’s poor pandemic preparedness according to the Global Health Security Index
… that might even undermine humanity’s long-term potential for progressing civilisation). Public health capabilities … dual-use biotechnology research (research that can be used for good but could also cause harm). The Index is not … health mass in the Ministry of Health makes it difficult for the country to mount a rapid and effective response to …
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Media release: Protecting our drinking water sources – Where do the parties stand?
… A lack of cohesive, comprehensive vision for the country's land use, particularly from our two main … a focus from the incoming Government will mean more risk for communities from water-borne disease and hazardous … parties, is the lack of cohesive, comprehensive vision for moving to more sustainable, healthy land use,” says …
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World moving forward on the smokefree generation - Aotearoa NZ goes backwards
… proposed and adopted this policy, thus ensuring children for generations to come will be protected from addiction to … positioning smoking as a “rite of passage” to adulthood (for more information, see earlier briefings here and here … innately harmful product. 4 Growing international support for SFG policies When announcing the SFG policy in 2023, UK …
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New Vaping Bill: Some important progress but critical gaps remain
… and online displays and introducing stronger penalties for sales to minors. These steps will help reduce young … the proposed wide definition requires further analysis. For example, disallowing discounting and placing an excise … to youth while simultaneously retaining access for people who smoke and offering access to advice on …
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“Nudging” to improve QR scanning and mask wearing to protect us all during a pandemic
… Alert Levels, this blog considers the supplementary role for social marketing and environmental strategies that could … the left near building entrances in a space that is easy for people to reach. 4 These are all important suggestions … stop when making a purchase, could simplify scanning. For example, people may already be using their phones (to pay …
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Media release: A new voice to boost New Zealand’s response to major public health challenges
… response which has kept excess mortality below zero for the duration of pandemic, one of the only countries to … in some areas such as infant mortality, particularly for Māori and Pasifika.” Speaking at the launch of the PHCC … Baker says that this research can identify opportunities for improved responses to emerging threats such as infectious …
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