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Drinker survey and minimum alcohol price – Expert reaction
A minimum price on alcohol is unlikely to drive drinkers to criminal or dangerous behaviour, say the authors of a […]
Continue readingWeighing up Govt childhood obesity plan – In the News
The Government’s new childhood obesity plan, released this week, has been widely covered – and critiqued – in the media. […]
Continue readingChildhood obesity plan – Expert reaction
A wide-ranging series of initiatives designed to tackle childhood obesity was unveiled by the Government yesterday afternoon. The package is […]
Continue readingIndigenous cancer inequalities compared – In the news
The gap in overall cancer rates between Māori and other New Zealanders is more pronounced than that between indigenous and non-indigenous […]
Continue readingFirstborn females more likely to be overweight, obese – NZ research
Girls who are born the first in their family are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their […]
Continue readingChemicals at Tianjin explosion site – expert reaction
The exact cause of the huge explosions that rocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin remains a mystery for now, […]
Continue readingWhooping cough spreads in South
Increased rates of whooping cough in the South Island have authorities reminding parents of the importance of vaccinations. Whooping cough, […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation
New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]
Continue readingUltra-processed foods prevalent & unhealthy – research
The most processed packaged foods are also the least healthy, according to new research examining hundreds of products sold in […]
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