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  • SARS-CoV-2: A modern Greek Tragedy?

    … who is right? Where did SARS-CoV-2 emerge from? When there are competing uncertain hypotheses we might employ a … and in which it is known that laboratory safety protocols are being violated We see that scenario (5) posits a lot more … Virology: “Dr. Shi set out to create novel coronaviruses with the highest possible infectivity for human cells. Her …
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  • Study of NZ fruit & vegetable prices suggests markets best value-for-money

    … were generally lower at markets compared to supermarkets (with a family of four potentially saving up to $49 per week … markets compared to from a supermarket). We also consider what else that central and local government could do to … jurisdictions where fruit and vegetable discount vouchers are provided to low-income people. If these could be used at …
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  • Do Aotearoa’s new vaping regulations go far enough?

    … and flavour names; however, they don't address several problems that communities, researchers, advocates and … vapes, though did not outline the new limits, which are currently set at 50mg/ml, more than twice the … from products that will bring them no benefits.   What is new in this Briefing New vaping regulations that will …
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  • Media release: Long Covid could be costing NZ $2 billion a year in lost productivity: Experts urge preventive action

    … Registry Aotearoa which recently reported that individuals with Long Covid are working between seven and ten fewer hours a week than … virus from spreading so easily indoors. “Covid-19 vaccines are proven to reduce the risk of Long Covid and that …
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  • Continuing annual tobacco tax increases: New modelling of the likely impact

    … peer-reviewed BODE 3 forecasting model, we project that with these additional four years of tax increases smoking … a tobacco-free NZ by 2025, but more ‘endgame’ strategies are almost certainly also needed. Tobacco tax is the single … In reality however, we suspect that annual tax increases are now so well accepted by NZ politicians and the public …
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  • Thoughts on NZ Adopting an Aussie Community Health Programme … and Forthcoming Nutrition Policy Events

    … Eating – Healthy Action” programme in New Zealand.   So, what is the “Healthy Together Victoria” programme that, … committee and sponsors to understand why sugary drinks are provided, and change that practice. All good so far. In … capital in the late 1990s. Remember that? It placed social problems and their solution-generation with ‘communities’. …
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  • Watch this space – The Public Health Communication Centre launches soon

    … you have landed on our website before 9 February 2023, you are early to the party. After the launch on that day, you will be able to learn more about who we are and what we are aiming to do. Meanwhile, you can look back over … of the big public health issues facing our country, detail what the research is showing us, and discuss evidence-based …
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  • Media release: Associate Health Minister’s tobacco policy contradicts official advice, aligns with industry lobbyists

    … Costello’s recent tobacco policy recommendations conflict with official advice, aligning instead with tobacco lobbyists' talking points, according to an … including tobacco and nicotine pouches. The details are laid out in a  new Briefing article published by the …
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  • What the fizz! A week of dealing to sugary drinks in NY and NZ

    … | Information | Choices” campaign.  Coca Cola New Zealand are pledging: Increasing the availability of smaller portion … which could reduce obesity here and around the world” . With little doubt, reducing sugary drink consumption should … to set the rules of the new game? Missing in action? … What the fizz! A week of dealing to sugary drinks in NY and NZ …
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  • “Why not just ban it?” Is it time to consider ending tobacco sales?

    … a newly developed product they would be immediately banned with little debate or dissent due to their highly addictive … ways this appears highly favourable. For example, Smokers are a steadily shrinking minority, albeit still a substantial … dairies have already chosen to stop selling tobacco There are ethical and social justice arguments for and against …
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