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In the news: Tobacco companies accused of targeting young people on Tiktok
… University of Otago researcher, Dr Jude Ball was interviewed on RNZ's Midday Report 3 April … about the dangers of oral tobacco and nicotine products. Dr Ball says tobacco companies are already targeting young … of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand First. Dr Ball also spoke with Waatea News and 95bfm, and was …
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Media release: New Zealand’s hungry teens four years behind in their learning - free school lunches provide solution
… behind their peers who never miss meals," says researcher Dr Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau. Analysis by Dr McKelvie-Sebileau and Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) … scored much lower than their peers who never went hungry," Dr McKelvie-Sebileau said. "For example, in maths the gap was …
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Media release: Insulation matters - The evidence for keeping our improved Building Code standards
… Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard and co-authors lay out the evidence … the benefits of insulation outweighing its costs,” says Dr Telfar Barnard “Less insulation means more health sector … in manufacturing and stock to meet the new code,” says Dr Telfar-Barnard. She points out that reversing these …
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Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk
… Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre . Dr Jude Ball and co-authors say if the Government wants to … for online sales, and disallowing price discounts. Dr Ball says stopping price discounting, loyalty schemes, … and applying excise tax based on nicotine strength.” Dr Ball says the Government must also ensure transparency and …
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Government struggling with evidence: HTPs, addiction levels, and Smokefree 2025
… denicotinisation, a measure supported by Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, and predicted to bring rapid declines in … policy as soon as possible. In 2022, Health Minister, Dr Shane Reti ’s introduced a Supplementary Order paper to … quickly and equitably. 7 The Government should favour Dr Reti’s earlier proposal over advice that appears to arise …
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Media release: Prevention and treatment of mental disorders will help reduce dementia
… Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre , Dr Etuini Ma’u and co-authors from the Department of … life-course approach to mental health is essential,” says Dr Ma’u. “That means supporting children, whānau and … “We urgently need coordinated, long-term action,” says Dr Ma’u. “Mental health is a foundation for brain health. …
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Media release: Can we move to a low carbon, healthy transport system?
… system that is healthy for the people and planet, Dr Shaw says the survey shows parties fall short on policy. … emissions and improving health but still has gaps.” says Dr Shaw. The results of the survey show that policies that … of moving to a low carbon, healthy transport system,” says Dr Shaw. … Media release: Can we move to a low carbon, …
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Media release: Urgent action needed: Aotearoa must accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer
… Centre , Cancer Society of New Zealand Medical Director Dr Kate Gregory and co-authors say we lag behind Australia … of guaranteed funding creates inequities in access,” says Dr Gregory. She says Māori and Pacific populations face lower … all groups achieve elimination and no one is left behind” Dr Gregory says the Government needs to fully fund and …
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Media release: Major vaping reforms: Will they deliver on public health aims?
… In the latest Public Health Communication Centre Briefing, Dr Jude Ball and co-authors from the University of Otago’s … also support people who are trying to quit vaping,” says Dr Ball. She says ending the sale of disposables, the vape … clustering in low-income neighbourhoods,” according to Dr Ball. “Youth vaping rates in NZ are among the highest in …
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Perspective: Who is responsible for stopping NZ’s obesity epidemic?
… Editorial note: In this blog-perspective, obesity expert Dr Robyn Toomath outlines the dogmas and arguments for the … views in this blog are expanded in greater depth in a book Dr Toomath is launching in Auckland and Wellington this … to the contrary), I share Children’s Commissioner Dr Russell Wills’ view that identifying obesity in the B4 …
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