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A 100 years ago today a death ship from NZ arrived in Samoa: A reminder of NZ’s responsibilities to its South Pacific neighbours
… people on board and the Talune was given a clean “bill of health”. The results of the subsequent pandemic spread were … very stark contrast to the maritime quarantine applied to American Samoa – which successfully kept out the pandemic and … Colonel Robert Logan, “did not accept from the Governor of American Samoa an offer of assistance that may have reduced …
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What does recent biomarker literature say about the likely harm from e-cigarettes?
… evidence yet about long-term effects of e-cigarette use on health outcomes, a lot more future research will be needed to … on biomarker studies? Estimating the potential harm to health from using e-cigarettes is very complex given the … Also past estimates (as per previous reports by Public Health England (5) and the Royal College of Physicians in the …
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Where do the parties stand? Protecting water sources and drinking water quality
… continue to see degradation of water sources and public health crises in communities. Political party policies on … level to comply with drinking water standards. No further information provided. Te Pāti Māori Since 2020, have been … implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, delivered in 2020. Seeing behaviour change …
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Media release: Experts urge NZ-Australia pandemic pact for future preparedness
… Public health experts believe a NZ-Australia pandemic cooperation … future pandemics. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, Professor Nick Wilson from the … island nation needs, particularly in travel and border management.” Prof Wilson believes both countries could …
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A new review on dietary fats: Putting its findings in context
… systematic review and meta-analysis examining the association between dietary fatty acids and coronary heart … to reflect the current evidence. They found no significant association between CHD outcomes and intakes of saturated … refined carbohydrates is very likely to be hazardous to health. … A new review on dietary fats: Putting its findings …
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Media release: NZ could eliminate the deadly meningococcal disease
… disease experts. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, University of Otago … of death and disability. Dr Kvalsvig says we have public health infrastructure from the Covid-19 pandemic that could … have been removed. That tells us that simple public health measures can help to eliminate this preventable …
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The race to be the first place in Aotearoa to be smokefree
… extent that it is not even discussed in the draft national Health Strategy (2). As a world-leading goal addressing New Zealand’s biggest preventable risk factor for ill health and premature death, you might think it would be worth … of you central government politicians listening? Further information …
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Media release: New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm
… influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health—especially for children. The results of a new independent poll , published by the Public Health Communication Centre, show overwhelming support for … it’s marketed like a harmless treat,” says Karen Wright, Health Coalition Aotearoa. “Our legislation is outdated and …
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Reducing nicotine in smoked tobacco products: A pivotal feature of the Smokefree Aotearoa proposals
… added sugar and flavourings), in spite of the disastrous health consequences these impose on most users. 5 6 These … ever being acquired by new smokers.” Quote from British American Tobacco Company internal document, June 1959 10 … found in marginalised groups, such as people with mental health conditions, 38 where smoking prevalence is much …
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After the new law for smokefree cars for Kiwi kids, what next?
… what can we learn from the process for smokefree and wider health matters? Why was the policy process for the law so … policy process is messy and irrational. 6 In NZ, the Health Select Committee in 2016 recommended legislation for … in NZ is the rebuilding of official and non-government health advocacy capacity. The haphazard nature of politics …
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