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  • Where do the parties stand? Protecting water sources and drinking water quality

    … fertilisers have become the dominant source of nitrogen in NZ agricultural production. The use of manufactured (or … party policies. Author details Marnie Prickett ,   Dr Tim Chambers , Professor Nick Wilson ,  Professor Michael Baker , Adele Broadbent , Dr John Kerr ,  Professor Simon Hales . Appendix: Full …
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  • Is youth vaping a problem in New Zealand?

    … have presented conflicting evidence on youth vaping in NZ. While some NZ school principals report concerns about increasing vaping … in this group to examine ENDS’ impacts. Gaps in the NZ data? Data on youth vaping and smoking is primarily …
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  • Long Covid Update – a threat that continues to demand a strong response

    … of LC among vaccinated individuals.  Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) needs a coordinated response from Government to minimise … prevention-and-management response. Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) has had three years of intense exposure to this … risk more than two. 64 79   One positive development in NZ is that the incidence of Covid-19  decreased in 2024 …
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  • Severe domestic squalor in Aotearoa New Zealand: A preliminary survey

    … level of severe domestic squalor in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Given this background, we aimed to make a preliminary … The Age Concern responses represented 70% of the NZ population and the TA responses represented 49% of the NZ … reducing the associated risks to others. Author details Dr Jonathan Jarman, Public Health Medicine Specialist and …
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  • The long shadow of war on the health of military personnel

    … looks at a recently published study of the lifespan of NZ soldiers who participated in the First World War. It then … the impact of the First World War (WWI) on participating NZ soldiers was that they typically lost around eight years … of injuries in the survivors, with an estimated 41% of NZ soldiers receiving non-fatal wounds in the war. These …
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  • Tobacco industry interference: Is the new Government meeting its international obligations?

    … the Ministry of Health acknowledges on its website . The NZ Ministry of Health has taken action to ensure all … of cigarettes underground and into the black market.”   Dr Shane Reti, Minister of Health (overall) Asked how he knew … would be an increase in ram raids as a result of the law, Dr Reti said they had listened to cigarette retailers. "And …
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  • Health-related food taxes and subsidies: A critique of opposition arguments

    … and consider their basis drawing on the best available NZ and international evidence.   In recent weeks, we have … would be ineffective, “nanny-state”, or detrimental to NZ’s food industry and economy. Consideration of such … behaviour (ACE-Prevention Australia (10), and the NZ SHOP study (11)). Additional interventions are needed to …
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  • Using the CovidCard to enhance protection from COVID-19 at the NZ border

    … are critical in preventing future COVID-19 outbreaks in NZ. In this blog we consider the recent announcements and … and efficient digital contact tracing. The border is NZ’s greatest vulnerability in the ongoing battle against … defences against COVID-19. Potential competing interest: Dr Chambers was contracted by the Department of Internal …
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  • Ready or not? Pandemic preparedness index and implications for NZ

    … on the findings, are in the Appendix. What this means for NZ? We have previously described NZ’s rather suboptimal GHS Index score prior to the Covid-19 … comprehensive Biological Security Strategy .    Authors Dr Matt Boyd , Director, Adapt Research Ltd Prof Nick Wilson …
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  • Clean ups are not enough: Government policy incoherent on climate change

    … Instead, we need the Government of Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) to use evidence to support communities to rebuild for … as its impacts on the country come into stark relief. NZ communities are already experiencing increased risks from … adaptation inquiry provides more details. Authors details  Dr Farnaz Pourzand , Health Environment Infection Research …
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