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The case for tobacco supply restrictions
… these. Unplanned purchases illustrate how highly visible in-store stimuli such as shelf-talkers, end of aisle … the unusually rational among us to deviate from our plans. In-store visibility is not the only factor to cue our … if he could see soda vending machines prominently located in hospital foyers throughout his country and many others. …
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Media release: Another Havelock North? Govt undoing protections for drinking water safety
… water safety —looks at the protections that were put in place following the National-led Government inquiry into the 2016 outbreak which was the largest of its kind in the world. Briefing co-author, University of Otago … was essential that drinking water protection was enshrined in law. That warning now seems prophetic as the Government is …
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Will liberalising nicotine availability increase quitting?
… for helping people who smoke to switch to e-cigarettes? In this blog, we discuss the proposed regulatory changes and … a licence before selling a product that will kill two in three of its long-term users (2). This situation is … send a clear message that tobacco is no ordinary product. In addition, making e-cigarettes and nicotine e-liquid …
Briefing
Media release: Aotearoa NZ reaches ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ - Time to act for a more sustainable future
… Day on April 2025, three months earlier than the global average of 30 July. The latest Briefing from the Public … for ecological resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate in a year, highlighting the urgent need for a shift towards … like New Zealanders, we would need almost three Earths. In contrast, countries like Uruguay are showing that a …
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Not all upcycled food is created equal: What is sustainable?
… upcycling process may not be environmentally beneficial. 8 In contrast, if an energy source with a lower carbon … may also support society. 11 Research on social equity in the upcycled food industry is limited, 12 but when … ensure the optimal outcome for all three pillars. 6-13 In general, upcycling food is often promoted as a way to …
Briefing
MR: To avoid a measles epidemic, Aotearoa must close the ‘immunity gap’
… The number of children in Aotearoa New Zealand who are not immunised against measles … close to the tipping point that set off measles epidemics in previous years warn public health experts. While there … failed, leading to about 99% protected after two doses. “In addition to preventing a serious disease that can kill and …
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Media release: New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm
… cheap alcohol, online deliveries, and industry involvement in policy making. Nearly 80% back a ban on alcohol ads seen by children. “Alcohol is the most harmful drug in Aotearoa, but it’s marketed like a harmless treat,” says … is outdated and is maintaining large inequities in harm. People are saying enough is enough. They back action …
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In the news: The cancer-causing dangers in our workplaces
… Detail as part of the podcast The cancer-causing dangers in our workplaces on 30 June following up on their Briefing Carcinogen exposure in Aotearoa workplaces is unacceptably high . Dr Eng was … item on Stuff, Shift work among the top 10 carcinogens in NZ workplaces on 21 June. The Conversation also published …
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PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024
… Read the latest from the PHCC in our August newsletter . Over the last month, Briefings … move of slashing excise tax on a tobacco product in the form of heated tobacco products. Authors have also … the evidence for retaining good insulation standards in our housing … PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024 …
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In the news: Canterbury water drowns in repeated ECan failures
… Regulator failure is dumping escalating costs of nitrate in drinking water on those downstream, writes Marnie Prickett in Newsroom following the publication of our Briefing on the topic. The Press also covered the Briefing in this piece - 20-year wait for better water possible as …
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