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Increases in speed limits: Unjust and unjustifiable
… increases in vehicle speeds is given a monetary value. On the other side of the ledger, the benefits of increased speeds, mainly the value of people’s time saved, is also monetised. If the … other side of the ledger, they would estimate the economic value of 14 seconds (time saved passing a 300 metre school …
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Public health and Budget 2024
… limited funding and increase public understanding of the value of long-term health investments. Despite the tougher … cardiovascular disease for 36 years 2 , the net present value of avoiding the disease is just over $173,000 today. … and policies. Increase public understanding of the value of avoided costs. What the public currently consider …
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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 … and ultimately on the health of our communities. “The WHO report describes how transnational corporations use their …
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Tax policy as a key health determinant: Reform for the Covid-19 reset
… Some tax reform solutions Our tax system should be fair, proportionate, and ensure funding sufficiency. Changes … wealth tax. 13 Most wealth is gained through property value gains, and inheritance, neither of which is fully … tax. Conclusion We need a common commitment to a truly fair – and indeed kind – society together, by ensuring fair …
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Hearing loss & social isolation – the silent burden
… (4). In Māori populations, 32% over the age of 65 years report experiencing hearing loss, relative to 28% for all New … experienced due to increased listening effort; a common report from those who are hearing impaired (12). Further, … such interventions. One recommendation for the 2021 World Report on Hearing was to ‘strengthen health systems to …
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Modifying homes to prevent falls is very cost-effective: New NZ study
… programme would be highly cost-effective and very good value-for-money (i.e., way below the GDP per capita level of … only NZ$2000 per QALY gained – which is exceptionally good value-for-money. Such targeting would also lower upfront … can have reasonable confidence that this is a good value-for-money intervention. Some of the options they could …
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Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa
… drinks. That is just one of the takeaways from a recent report from Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku (Cancer … better management of the food environment in Aotearoa. The report’s findings provide a clear mandate to the new … Zealand. Appendix: Survey methods Taken from the original report: Public awareness of cancer risk factors & support for …
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Money down the drain: The high cost of leaking water pipes
… was $1.19 to $3.40 (see Appendix ). Using this median value, we estimate the cost of reticulated water leaking out … survey indicated that 72% of NZ respondents felt it was fair to pay for water. 13 To avoid adverse equity impacts, 11 … cost, especially when the system is operating below its maximum capacity. When leakage rates are low, this would be …
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Ventilation in NZ schools during the Omicron wave – results from a preliminary study
… and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend a CO 2 guideline value of 800 part per million (ppm) as representative of the … are to provide adequate ventilation consistent with their maximum occupancy and intended use . The Ministry for … percentile). Lines within boxes represent the median CO 2 value for each activity type. Overall, the figure shows …
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Smartphone apps for weight loss and smoking cessation
… some of the NZ specific literature that indicates the value of mobile phone text messaging for smoking cessation … reviews [14,15] but also that some recent studies did not report statistically significant weight loss [16-19]. So what …
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