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In the news: Public Health Priorities Series
… protection for drinking water sources Marnie Prickett and co-authors closed the Public Health Priorities series … something serious about intergenerational inequalities and poverty requires a far greater focus on wealth as a … the inequity loop In Newsroom's 2023 Election series on 1 March, Professor Jason Gurney and Professor Jonathan Koea …
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Media release: Social media age restrictions needed to protect young people from harm
… that social media use is linked to a range of mental and physical health problems in youth. It highlights policy … says Dr Marsh. "It also empowers parents to set boundaries and shift social norms in a positive direction." While social … for some young people, such as helping connect with peers and find support, Dr Marsh warns these must be weighed …
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Full video: Health Coalition Aotearoa political panel 2023
… Verrall (Labour Party), Dr Shane Reti (National Party) and Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party) spoke to over 100 members of the public health sector and media at a political panel on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in … their views on reducing harm from alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food. The event, including a 45-minute Q & A …
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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… out-of-step with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet advice on best-practice policy and policy development. The Bill reduces the rigour required and increases bias in, decision-making on major projects. The …
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In the news: Causes of baby death during pregnancy and after examined in perinatal death report
… Herald followed up on the findings of the annual Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) report and the Briefing, Aotearoa’s perinatal and maternal death rates remain inequitable and unjust , on …
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News: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal
… by members of ASPIRE Aotearoa - Smoking prevalence and trends: Important findings from the 2023-24 New Zealand … also spoke to Newstalk ZB on the smoking prevalence data and the latest on the vaping stats as laid out in the Briefing Vaping prevalence and trends: Important findings from 2023-24 NZ Health Survey …
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Media release: New Zealand’s hungry teens four years behind in their learning - free school lunches provide solution
… Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau. Analysis by Dr McKelvie-Sebileau and Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) co-chair Professor Boyd … every 100 Kiwi students were missing a meal at least once, and 6.5 per cent were going without meals more than four … lunch programme offered to 230,000 students in about 1,000 of the least advantaged schools, is a major safety net …
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Media release: The hidden Campylobacter infection risk in rural New Zealand
… A new study by researchers from Otago and Canterbury Universities has found that campylobacteriosis … in areas with high densities of dairy cattle. Rain or irrigation can contaminate nearby water sources, exposing … depend on private sources such as wells, boreholes, and rainwater tanks. Some of these sources are untreated and …
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In the news: Tobacco companies accused of targeting young people on Tiktok
… Midday Report 3 April about the dangers of oral tobacco and nicotine products. Dr Ball says tobacco companies are … targeting young New Zealanders with illegal oral tobacco and nicotine products through advertising on TikTok and it is set to get worse if the Government legalises their …
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Submission: Inquiry into climate adaptation
… Read the PHCC submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Inquiry into climate … health as an essential objective in climate adaptation and planning, and highlights ecosystem health and equity as essential …
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