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Proposed Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response to a weak target
… released its second greenhouse gas ’Emissions Reduction Plan’ for consultation. The proposed plan removes major … be negative consequences for our environment, population health and ultimately our economy. This Briefing summarises … approach to emissions reduction and suggests alternatives. Public submissions on the ERP2 are due by 25 August. …
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Regulating vaping and new nicotine products: Are tobacco companies’ goals aligned with public health objectives?
… The public will soon have the opportunity to make submissions on … important measures, yet could do more to protect the health of children, young people and non-nicotine users. This … disjunction between tobacco companies’ profit goals and public health objectives. Background The Ministry of Health’s …
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In the news: PHCC co-hosts political panel on prevention
… a lively political panel on prevention co-hosted by the Public Health Communication Centre, Health Coalition Aotearoa, and … that in our Briefing . Stuff's Rachel Thomas spoke to public health experts after the panel to gauge reaction for …
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Tax policy reform: equity, fairness, and health
… inequalities and provides insufficient money for public services to deal effectively with a daunting range of economic, social, health and climate change crises . Our tax system does not … tax More openness in the tax system - disclosure and public access to tax-related information. Tax is critical to …
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New report shows how regional plans could transform freshwater quality
… plans have broad ecological, cultural, economic, and human health importance and, if the report’s findings are well … regional plans are also fundamental to protecting public health. Regional plans are key to protecting source … regional councils are required to produce a new regional plan by the end of 2024, to give effect to the updated …
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Walking and cycling for transport is good for physical activity levels in Kiwis!
… Physical activity is good for health. Higher levels of physical activity are associated … The promotion of active travel (walking and cycling) and public transport (which is usually accompanied by walking … population. 1 Interventions to increase active travel and public transport may also have other positive impacts such as …
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NZ’s Quitline Service is value-for-money: But how does it compare with other tobacco control actions in a league table?
… package is likely to be an effective means to generate health gain, address health inequalities and save costs for the NZ health system. … cigarettes are in the recently launched Action Plan for achieving Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025. Figure 1: …
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Long Covid: High economic burden justifies further preventive efforts
… Government can take immediate action to reduce this joint health and economic burden by improving Covid vaccination … and air filtration in workplaces, schools, and other public settings. This Briefing reviews overseas evidence on … action to: Reduce case numbers using well-evidenced public health and social measures (including indoor …
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Media release: Health vs profit: The growing influence of big business on NZ lawmaking
… A recent World Health Organization report on social determinants of health … equity warns that commercial entities increasingly shape public policy, often harming health, especially for … populations. So, how does NZ measure up? In the latest Public Health Communication Centre Briefing , public health …
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Covid-19 is finishing the year on a high: We need a vigorous coordinated response
… vaccine, support for self-isolation, and a communication plan to maintain awareness about how to stay safe. Heading … 1) as this doesn’t require action by members of the public. These data show the highest levels of detection of … is a multisystem disease which commonly causes long-term health effects ranging from mild to severe that can persist …
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