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  • Covid-19 Hospitalisations Now Peaking in Aotearoa NZ – But Key Covid-19 Control Measures Still Need to be Maintained

    … The Figure below suggests that the number of people in hospital with a Covid-19 diagnosis peaked for Auckland on 15 … ). This difference may partially reflect different hospital admission practices (relatively to community care … Covid-19 cases include three groups : people in hospital primarily because of Covid-19, those who have …
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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 … strategy in NZ must prioritise equity and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. We won’t achieve elimination in this …
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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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  • Prolonged Campylobacter epidemic from chicken meat needs a strong industry and regulatory response

    … Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke | University of Otago, Wellington Dr Leah Grout Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, USA Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … infection trends over time because illness severity for hospital admission is likely to have been a reasonably …
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  • Media release: NZ lags behind on indoor ventilation standards: World Ventil8 Day

    … on indoor ventilation standards and what should be done. Dr Julie Bennett of the University of Otago says there is … more clearly, sleep better and be more productive,” says Dr Bennett. “Yet the NZ Building Code has minimum … as access to clean water, is so often overlooked.” says Dr Bennett. … Media release: NZ lags behind on indoor …
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