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  • Debate on ultra-processed foods shouldn’t derail good dietary advice

    … UPF high in fat, sugar and salt.      Author details: Dr Cristina Cleghorn , Department of Public Health, … Prevention Policy Lead, Cancer Society of New Zealand Dr Fa’asisila Savila , Department of Pacific Health, University of Auckland.    Dr Sally Mackay , School of Population Health, University of …
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  • The Smokefree legislation is evidence-based, removing it is not

    … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Ozarka,  Assitant Research Fellow, University of Otago Dr Lucy Hardie ,  Research Fellow, Epidemiology and …
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  • Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies?

    … and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Karaitiana Taiuru , Director, Taiuru & Associates; AI, Data and Emerging Tech Ethicist Dr Robyn Whittaker , Adjunct Professor, National Institute … of Auckland and Public Health Physician, Te Whatu Ora Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
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  • Comparing two pandemics: A century apart

    … in pandemic preparedness and response.   Authors details Dr Jennifer Summers , Dr Matire Harwood , Dr Julie Bennett , Professor Michael Baker  and Professor …
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  • Urgent action needed to prevent a measles epidemic in Aotearoa New Zealand

    … but include some catch-up measures. 3 Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced a $50 million investment in … and Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre Dr Mamaeroa David , GP,  McLaren Park Medical Centre  Assoc … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Oz Mansoor , Medical Officer of Health, Tairāwhiti Prof …
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  • Calling for action on suicide prevention in Aotearoa

    … Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Authors details  Dr Sarah McKenzie , Suicide and Mental Health Research Group, … Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington Dr Chris Bowden, School of Education, Te Herenga Waka | … | Counties Manukau District, Middlemore Hospital.  Dr Trevor Best, School of Forestry, Te Whare Wānanga o …
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  • National capacity needed to monitor misinformation to protect public health and social cohesion

    … Wellington Public Health Summer School.  Author details Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke - University of Otago, Wellington Dr Michael Daubs , Co-Director, Kōtaha: the Internet, Social … Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke - University of Otago, Wellington Dr Claudia Schneider , Lecturer, School of Psychology, Speech …
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  • Alcohol and suicide: The facts

    … you or someone else is at risk, call 111. Authors details Dr Rose Crossin , Department of Population Health, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago, Christchurch Dr Jude Ball , Department of Public Health, Ōtākou Whakaihu …
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  • Young New Zealanders want a tobacco-free future - new research

    … and reverse this ill-advised decision. Author details Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … Centre, Eru Pomare Centre, University of Otago Wellington Dr Janine Nip ,  Public Health Research Fellow at the …
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  • Nine things New Zealand must do to tackle the child obesity crisis

    … Dr Stefanie Vandevijvere, Professor Boyd Swinburn A panel of … globally in tackling the child obesity crisis. Authors: Dr Stefanie Vandevijvere Prof Boyd Swinburn    … Nine things …
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