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  • Taxing tobacco in NZ: What we know and what could be next

    … continued to decline for all major population groups ( as per census data for 2013 ). Youth smoking in particular … literature on the effectiveness of tobacco tax as a tobacco control intervention (2). In particular, it is … from tobacco tax increases NZ research published in 2015 (5) indicates large health gains from ongoing 10% annual …
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  • The hardening hypothesis for smoking – but does the evidence point to “softening” in NZ?

    … The hardening hypothesis suggests that as smoking prevalence declines, the remaining smokers will be … hypothesis’ emerged in the 1980s and proposed that as smoking prevalence declines the remaining smokers will … of cigarettes smoked per day by daily smokers from 11.5 in 2006/7 (11.6 among Māori) to 10.6 (10.3 among Māori) in …
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  • A major new study on Kiwi health – can it inform decision-making?

    … highlights changes in New Zealand, e.g. diet is emerging as the major modifiable risk factor with respect to disease burden.  It also raises questions as to how useful a burden of disease study is for … Cancers and cardiovascular disease each contribute 17.5% of the total burden, followed by mental disorders (11%), …
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  • Long COVID Staff Clinic: Caring for carers in Taranaki

    … Summary Long COVID is emerging as a global public health concern. Health care workers have a … after their acute infection 1 . Some are referring to it as a new epidemic 2 . Health care workers have a relatively … to experience symptoms that last longer than 12 weeks 5 . Research from Australia in 2022 estimates that 5% to 10% …
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  • A single shot to prevent cancer? HPV vaccine can!

    … for all female students in Years 8 to 13, it was offered as an annual programme for Year 8 girls (age ~12 years). 4   … (WHO) recommended changing to a 2-dose schedule, as data emerged to show it was just as effective as 3-doses for ages 9-14 years. 5 NZ changed to a 2-dose schedule in 2017. The reduction in …
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  • Youth vaping addiction: How it happens and why it matters

    … to include psychological, financial and social impacts, as well as physical harm. The Government should assist schools to … cigarette or vape, and drives increasing frequency of use. 5 Cravings can become difficult to resist within a few weeks, …
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  • What we would like to see on the Ministry of Health’s website to better inform progress on COVID-19 elimination

    … of cases that includes an overseas travel variable (coded as yes, no or blank). We assume those with ‘yes’ are those … for 39% of cases, the same percentage that the MoH reports as imported cases (cases with a reported history of … of report dates to those with the overseas travel variable as ‘no’. Delays with reporting of cases amongst travellers …
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  • Nourishing futures: How micronutrients improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce healthcare costs

    … rates of adverse birth outcomes and complications, such as preterm birth, lower birth weight, poorer newborn health … Apgar scores), and a greater need for interventions. 2-5 These adverse outcomes can negatively affect infants’ early … its use. 8 Antidepressants are advised for severe cases as the benefits outweigh potential risks which are deemed to …
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  • Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk

    … loyalty schemes, giveaways and promotions such as buy-one-get-one-free could make vaping products less … than smoked products. “The Bill neglects key factors such as these price promotions, the density of vape outlets, and … among Māori youth. NZ youth vaping rates are nearly twice as high as estimates from England and almost three times as …
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  • Protecting Whānau Ora: Why long-term relationships matter for child health

    … worse health outcomes due to systemic inequalities. 4,5 Many live in damp homes, struggle with poverty, and face … Whetu, Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust and Early Start, as three effective child and youth organisations in Canterbury. Several of the key mechanisms that emerged as key for kaimahi (community health workers) to achieve …
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