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More evidence that elimination is the best COVID-19 control strategy for health and the economy
… and economic benefits of using an elimination strategy (as NZ has done), relative to mitigation/suppression strategies … British Medical Journal [2]. The ability of Australia and NZ to resume quarantine-free travel in mid-April is another … were data. That is, the three countries of Australia, NZ and South Korea (the latter described as “something close …
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Warmest New Zealand winter ever recorded – The Government should do more on climate change
… become more common with climate change in some parts of NZ But fundamentally the changing seasons for New Zealand and … not far from token (see past brief reviews on the NZ response: here and here ). Most recently the Government … some cancers). See modelling work we did on this for the NZ diet [ Article with full free text ]. Transport policy …
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Taxes on fizzy drinks in NZ: preventing premature deaths and raising funds for health
… [ 1 ]). Today some of us have published research in the NZ Medical Journal that finds that about 67 premature deaths … a tax. (Also see TVNZ interview of Ni Mhurchu and Radio NZ interview of Blakely on this research.) In this blog we … gain and protect the long-term fiscal viability of the NZ health system, action on underlying drivers, such as price …
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The Smokefree Generation: A core measure in New Zealand’s endgame strategy
… Tobacco) Amendment Bill addresses these requirements.[4] NZ modelling suggests that the very low nicotine cigarette … to people born after a specified date;[11, 14, 15] the NZ Bill sets that date as 01 January, 2009. This measure … the SFG policy could bring important health benefits. An NZ study estimated that a SFG policy could halve smoking …
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The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill – a chance to submit on pivotal legislation for health in Aotearoa
… for the health system. National health strategies—the NZ Health Strategy will provide a framework for the overall … Pacific Health, and Disability Health strategies. The NZ Health Plan. This is to set the operational direction for … jointly agreed by HNZ and the Māori Health Authority. The NZ Health Charter will provide common values, principles, and …
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Media release: Aotearoa NZ is on the brink of a measles epidemic: Urgent action needed
… Aotearoa NZ is on the brink of a measles epidemic because of falling … status of children attending ECE centres and schools. Dr Mamaeroa David, a co-author of the paper and general … deaths largely in children younger than five years.” Dr Mamaeroa David says: “We need to use all the tools …
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In the news: New dementia research highlights deprivation as major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk
… dementia in Aotearoa: Scope for prevention , lead author Dr 'Etuini Ma'u told media new research shows social … a factor fuelling the country’s soaring rates of dementia. Dr Ma'u from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the … Dr Ma'u also spoke with Waatea Radio , Stuff , Radio NZ's Morning Report , Newstalk ZB, Mediaworks, the Pacific …
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In the news: Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve.
… Advisory Centre New Zealand senior Māori medical advisor Dr Mae David told Radio New Zealand's Morning Report that low immunisation rates leave NZ pēpi (infants) vulnerable to severe disease, especially if a national epidemic of pertussis occurs. Dr David was speaking as one of the co authors of the …
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In the news: The cancer-causing dangers in our workplaces
… agents throughout the course of people's careers. Dr Amanda Eng and Professor John Potter were interviewed on … exposure in Aotearoa workplaces is unacceptably high . Dr Eng was interviewed for a news item on Stuff, Shift work among the top 10 carcinogens in NZ workplaces on 21 June. The Conversation also published an …
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Smokefree Laws: Reducing tobacco outlets will decrease crime
… strategy would see ram raids increase . Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, who has overall responsibility for tobacco … those “concerns”. What is the evidence Mr Luxon and Dr Reti should have considered? In fact, relevant data do … since 1st April 2017 to 31st December 2023. Source: NZ Police – Retail crime and ram raids Police data also …
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