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public health

Smoking in films R18?

In the News  |  Published: 21 September 201121 September 2011

British public health experts have made a call for films depicting smoking to be classified as R18, but a New […]

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Kiwi diet scrutinised

In the News  |  Published: 16 September 201116 September 2011

A comprehensive nutrition survey has revealed more about what New Zealanders are eating – and how it is affecting our […]

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(Updated) New Zealand Diet and Nutrition Survey – Experts Respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 September 201115 September 2011

New Zealand’s latest nutrition survey shows the nation’s obesity epidemic surged ahead over the past dozen years — even though […]

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‘A Drink a day’ and women’s health – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 September 201107 September 2011

New research suggests that one -and only one- drink of alcohol a day could be good for the health of […]

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Tackling obesity – an innovative approach

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 19 August 201107 September 2011

Increasing obesity rates in New Zealand present a real health issue, and experts are saying we need to re-think the […]

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NZ must change ‘obesogenic’ environment – Researchers

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 August 201119 August 2011

New Zealand’s obesity problem is getting worse and researchers are becoming more vocal about the need for action to avoid […]

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NZ and youth suicide – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 August 201118 August 2011

New Zealand has the highest female youth suicide rate in the OECD, but also shows high life satisfaction in international […]

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NZ’s youth suicide among worst in OECD – report

In the News  |  Published: 18 August 201118 August 2011

New Zealand’s youth suicide rate, while declining, is still one of the highest in the developed world, according to a […]

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Obesity crisis looms for kiwis – NZMJ

In the News  |  Published: 15 August 201115 August 2011

Health professionals have called on the government to halt New Zealand’s growing obesity problem, saying it will cost the healthcare […]

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Long working hours linked to drinking problems

In the News  |  Published: 09 August 201109 August 2011

People who work long hours are more likely to have drinking problems involving alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, according a […]

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