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  • Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa

    … in line with international best evidence. Author details Dr Rana Peniamina , Research Fellow, Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te … and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Dr Bronwen McNoe , Co-Director of Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui … and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
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  • Public Health Solutions Series: Where the sun enters, the doctor does not

    … living in warm, dry homes .   Once a child is admitted to hospital, they are more likely to be readmitted . Sadly, … in previous heating studies – significant reductions in hospital admissions , symptoms of asthma, days off-school, …
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  • Parliamentary voting for smokefree over two decades: Implications for future progress

    … Paper supporting the denicotinisation component by Hon Dr Shane Reti, the health spokesperson for National. The key … repealed law, which the current Health Minister (Hon Dr Shane Reti) apparently strongly supports, could have been … 2.   Noes: 43 National: 33; ACT: 10. Introduced by Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall who was Minister of Health in a Labour …
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  • Preparing for Omicron: A proactive Government response is urgently needed to minimise harms

    … 2022 from Ministry of Health data on daily cases in hospital and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) or HDU (High … PCR testing will still be important, particularly in the hospital setting. There is an increasingly important role for … cared for at home, which will take some pressure off the hospital system. The public will need practical advice and …
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  • Increases in speed limits: Unjust and unjustifiable

    … of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington Dr Vanessa Beanland , Director, Otago Transport Research … and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Angela Curl , Department of Population Health, University … of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington Dr Rebbecca Lilley , Department of Preventive and Social …
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  • Media release: Health vs profit: The growing influence of big business on NZ lawmaking

    … about policy capture. University of Otago researcher, Dr Jude Ball says these examples are just the “tip of the … both economically vibrant and health-promoting,” says Dr Ball. … Media release: Health vs profit: The growing …
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  • Only eight more years to go to 2025: Time for the NZ Government to step up its tobacco endgame

    … Authors:  Frederieke Sanne van der Deen Prof Nick Wilson Dr Christine Cleghorn Dr Linda Cobiac Dr Giorgi Kvizhinadze Dr Nhung Nghiem Prof Tony Blakely … …
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  • Antiviral stockpiles for pandemic preparedness: Time for a careful rethink?

    … made publicly available. Indeed, a NZ Cochrane fellow, Dr Vanessa Jordan, was recently on NZ radio saying that the … at home when sick)? Or how might it compare with enhancing hospital surge capacity? Our own work based on the 2009 pandemic does suggest “that hospital care was likely to be a relatively cost-effective …
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  • Rising congenital syphilis in Aotearoa New Zealand needs a strong response

    … population also needs to be addressed. Author details Dr  Emma Best  - Paediatric Infectious Diseases specialist, … Child and Youth Health The University of Auckland  Dr Danny de Lore - Paediatrician Rata Hauora Tamariki,  Mātai Arotamariki, Te Whatu Ora Lakes Dr Julia Scott - Public Health and Sexual Health Physician, …
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  • Increasing whooping cough cases put pēpi at risk. What can be done about it?

    … and Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) Dr Emily Dwight , Public Health Registrar, IMAC Prof Peter … of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago Dr Amber Young , School of Pharmacy, University of Otago  … Claire MacDonald , New Zealand College of Midwives Dr Mamaeroa David , Senior Māori Advisor, IMAC Dr Edwin …
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