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PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024
… have examined the Government's unprecedented move of slashing excise tax on a tobacco product in the form of heated tobacco products. Authors have also explored how politicians have voted on smokefree legislation over the last 20 years. Other Briefings have looked at how effective our Covid-19 vaccine programme is, made …
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Concluding the Public Health Solutions Series 
… “ remains under massive strain ” and with the relaxing of covid rules this issue is unlikely to ease in the near future. The ongoing demands of Covid-19, long covid and deferred routine care will … experiencing health workforce shortages. It is easy to see how this ongoing strain on the health system will lead to …
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Media release: Associate Health Minister’s tobacco policy contradicts official advice, aligns with industry lobbyists
… lobbyists' talking points, according to an analysis of recently released documents. Prof Janet Hoek and … from the ASPIRE 2025 research group at the University of Otago, Wellington, have examined the Ministry of Health’s advice on repealing smokefree legislation and …
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In the news: Tobacco companies accused of targeting young people on Tiktok
… University of Otago researcher, Dr Jude Ball was interviewed on RNZ's Midday Report 3 April about the dangers of oral tobacco and nicotine products. Dr Ball says tobacco … Government legalises their sale. Reforming the regulation of smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine products is part of … In the news: Tobacco companies accused of targeting young people on Tiktok …
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In the news: Winter jump in deaths expected
… Briefing Surviving winter: NZ’s journey through 145 years of seasonal survival – New study . While the cold months now … drivers remain. “The things that are more likely to kill people in winter, compared to other seasons, are respiratory … modelling attributed the flu to 500 deaths in New Zealand each year – and others like respiratory syncytial virus …
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The PHCC featured in University of Otago Magazine
… by researchers on public health and social determinants of health that shape our communities now and for future … generations," Prof Michael Baker tells the University of Otago Magazine. The Public Health Communication Centre featured in the July edition of the magazine. The article profiles three of the members of …
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Media release: Proposed greenhouse gas Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response that misses the target
… until 25 August. “The proposed ERP2 contains a number of tactics that will delay clear decarbonisation targets and … 2028.” “In the same vein, the plan holds up restoration of wetlands as an example of a “nature-based solution” that could support emissions …
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In the news: Long Covid: Teachers, healthcare workers most vulnerable occupations, report finds
… University of Otago Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig was interviewed … RNZ's Morning Report on 26 March following the publication of the Briefing Long Covid in Aotearoa NZ: Risk assessment … better than having to respond to an increasing number of people with long-term disability from this infection. …
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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, were established by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Education respectively. In response to Phase One … Centre made nearly identical submissions, one to each group. Our submission argues that with an increased …
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In the news: Tracking and evaluating AI in government services
… Waatea News that we need a stocktake that shows the use of AI in government so the public, Māori and other communities can see how AI is being used. We need to avoid bias and discrimination. Dr Taiuru was speaking as co-author of our Briefing Has the time come for a register of AI …
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