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Can earthquakes be good for public health?
… had a terrible impact on human populations – and the shocking damage to Christchurch and its citizens in 2011 … minds of New Zealanders. But living in shaky Wellington, makes one regularly wonder what might be the potential long-term benefits of earthquakes for public health. So here are a few examples relating to …
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MR: To avoid a measles epidemic, Aotearoa must close the ‘immunity gap’
… The number of children in Aotearoa New Zealand who are not … co-authors say most important is a catch-up immunisation for those aged 15 months to 9 years who didn’t get the MMR … with a single dose working for about 90% of children. The second dose protects those whose first dose failed, leading …
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NZ Health Survey data released today reinforce Smokefree Legislation is crucial to reduce smoking inequities
… Newly released New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) data for 2022/2023 show that smoking prevalence continues to decrease however very substantial inequities in smoking remain. Māori continue to bear a much heavier … University of Otago researchers from ASPIRE Aotearoa say the findings reinforce the necessity of implementing the key …
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Can we manage dual use of smoking and vaping more effectively?
… completely to vaping. Many smokers report regretting the fact they smoke [2, 3] and each year, around two thirds … 19 vaped at least weekly). We identified four key reasons for dual use. Of these, vaping’s failure to replicate … should examine how existing smokefree policies could not only prompt vaping uptake, but support the full transition to …
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Media release: Flawed principles, harmful impacts: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill must be rejected
… policy and law experts are urging New Zealanders to oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB), warning that it would impose a narrow and ideologically driven benchmark for judging most laws that excludes key public values like … of the proposed “principles of responsible regulation” in the RSB are open to serious legal, ethical, and …
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Media release: Unaffordable home heating increases risk of severe mental distress
… yourself unable to adequately heat your home can not only lead to poor physical health but can also increase the risk of severe mental health distress, according to new … been looking at the findings and says there are lessons for Aotearoa New Zealand. Dr O’Sullivan says a UK study using …
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Public Health Communication Centre strategic outline
… To effectively communicate public health research evidence in order to protect and improve the health, well-being, and equity of the people of Aotearoa … to the public and policy makers. Provide a central hub for public health researchers who are willing to engage with …
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Media release: Evidence shows wider benefits of free school lunches
… researchers. ACT Minister David Seymour wants to reduce the spending on Aotearoa New Zealand’s free school lunch … alertness and capacity to learn, and better attendance for the learners facing the greatest challenges.” A Kaupapa M … lunch programmes tells us that these gains amplify over time and have a ripple effect on communities and the food …
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Fast-track Approvals Bill a threat to public health, warn researchers
… Public health researchers are raising concerns over the implications of the Fast-track Approvals Bill saying it … on the wrong track, circumventing legal protections for the environment and threatening public health. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication …
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Media release: Call for action to end New Zealand’s severe Campylobacter epidemic from fresh chicken
… New analysis from public health experts highlights the need for action to reduce the heavy toll of Campylobacter … of Otago Professor Michael Baker, says the evidence makes a very strong case for upgrading New Zealand’s food …
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