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Regulatory Standards Bill threatens the public interest, public health and Māori rights
… legal, administrative, philosophical, and ethical. In essence, it seeks to impose a quasi-libertarian conception … as a mechanism to reorient policy-making and legislation in a quasi-libertarian direction. The main concerns with RSB … open to radically different interpretations. Many are also in tension, if not direct conflict. Understandably, …
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“Appetite for Destruction”: A new book with attitude – but also strong science
… And think “Health Cheque” , a review of prioritisation in the health services. But he, and his economist co-author … actually apply a very careful analysis before they get in your face with their solutions. “Appetite for Destruction” … Cleverly, I contend. They set up the book by looking back in time at: how processed white bread became the staple (over …
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Media release: New analysis shows Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunch Programme exceeds expectations
… new analysis shows the programme is meeting and, in some cases, exceeding expectations when measured against stakeholder criteria. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication … well against its primary outcomes of alleviating hunger in schools, providing healthy eating, reducing financial …
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Media release: Growing evidence linking plastics to serious health risk
… to harmful chemicals. Around 16,000 chemicals are used in plastic production, with a quarter known to pose health … between prenatal exposure to BPA, a chemical used in the production of plastics, and autism.” Dr Pantos says … plastic particles are being shown to be a growing problem. In Aotearoa NZ, plastic particles have been found in everyday …
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Media release: Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food - where the parties stand: Election 2023
… limit the harm of these products. The parties currently in parliament were asked about their level of support for 12 … difference to health outcomes. These policies are outlined in HCA’s Prevention Brief . The responses are assessed in the latest Briefing published by the Public Health …
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Media release: Increasing speed limits defies the science - more deaths and pollution predicted
… and serious injuries on our roads, according to experts. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication … shows that reduced speed limits lead to notable decreases in deaths and injuries.” He also highlights that more than 2,000 people die each year in Aotearoa NZ from traffic-related air pollution. …
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Media release: Evidence shows wider benefits of free school lunches
… by half stating there’s no evidence to support it. However in the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication … David Tipene-Leach of Te P ū kenga, Hawke’s Bay argue that in addition to published findings from Ka Ora, Ka Ako … A Kaupapa M ā ori evaluation has noted identifiable shifts in behaviour, attitudes, attendance and engagement during …
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In the news: Winter jump in deaths expected
… Dr Lucy Barnard was interviewed for an article in the New Zealand Herald following up on our Briefing … winter deaths made up nearly 8 per cent of annual deaths in 1920, compared with 4.5 per cent in the 2010s – some of the biggest drivers remain. “The …
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Media release: Can we move to a low carbon, healthy transport system?
… Health Communication Centre (PHCC). This is the third in our Briefing series analysing the survey responses from the five political parties currently in parliament. This Briefing - Where do the parties stand? A … is unhealthy, accounting for more deaths and disability in NZ than tobacco or obesity. “It is also inequitable with …
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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 … of Aotearoa New Zealand and the health of the environment in which we live. Primary Charter Objectives The PHCC was … process on how to protect and improve public health in New Zealand. Strategic aims Provide high-quality analysis …
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