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Happiness surveys, & can health sector interventions improve well-being?
… metrics of well-being – such as happiness. Of note from a health perspective, is the chapter in this Happiness Report on mental health which details “that mental health is the single most important determinant of individual …
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The health impacts of the First World War for NZ: A Review
… on the NZ population. While much is known about the large health burden of this conflict (especially for the direct … of those who signed up to other militaries (eg, the UK or Australia). Lifespan loss for military personnel Up to 10 … War and all the sudden major mass fatality events in NZ history since 1900 (see Figure below). This war was probably …
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Smokefree Aotearoa – world-leading developments with profound public health implications
… is a major cause of preventable and inequitable ill health and premature death in Aotearoa, particularly for … opponents. Key priorities for the smokefree and public health community include providing sustained advocacy and … in Aotearoa . 1 It is responsible for almost 10% of all health loss (measured in DALYs). There are large inequities …
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Home modification to reduce falls – appears cost-effective in NZ
… suggests that this intervention could produce considerable health gain and be cost-effective at a health district level in New Zealand. But in this blog we … falls in the hospital sector as per work led by the Health Quality & Safety Commission [ 1 ] (see also this HQSC …
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Despite improved WHO regulations, the world remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic
… future infectious disease emergencies. While the World Health Organization (WHO) has made progress by adopting … the revised regulations, our best chance of preventing history repeating itself lies in a pandemic agreement . … protected both high-income islands (Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan) as well as low and …
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Why don’t we live as long and healthily as we could: social values and decision making
… Welcome to this Public Health Expert Blog. This blog is going to consider what we … do, and what we probably should not do, to improve public health. We will traverse the range from birth to end of life … and death, efficiency versus equity, learning from our history to future gazing, opportunity costs, climate change …
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When the first barrier fails: Strengthening protection for drinking water sources
… good quality drinking water is a foundation of public health. The first, and most significant, barrier against … health risks, will be passed on to communities from private interests because of a failure of regulators to … Apply to all potential drinking water supplies, including private supplies, in the catchment, not only those the …
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Wellbeing in public housing vs. private rentals: Quality and security make the difference
… housing can improve the wellbeing of people currently in private tenancies. Public housing is, on average, of better quality than are private rentals, and security of tenure is higher. The … in public than in private rentals. Implications for public health There are wellbeing benefits to the provision of …
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Open data, transparency and power – role of the Virtual Health Information Network
… in this new data environment. We focus on how the Virtual Health Information Network (VHIN) can contribute to stronger health research and therefore benefit the health of all New Zealanders. The VHIN is a network of health …
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Fast-track Bill puts NZ on wrong track, threatening public health
… serious and intergenerational threats to public health. Here we focus on the implications of the Bill for … used the categories “All major news and business sources: Australia and New Zealand”, “Newspapers: Australia and New … funded by a range of options, including tolls and public private partnerships.” Date published 14 March 2024. Link to …
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