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Poverty increases risk of obesity-related illness
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 12:51 am | Public Health Association
Two health reports released today highlight the increased risk of obesity-related illness and death faced by people with lower incomes, says Public Health Association Director Dr Gay Keating. More >>
Agencies Joining To Study Shellfish Quality
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 10:48 am | Public Health Association
Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack says recent monitoring of shellfish has shown an increase in bacterial levels in some shellfish beds in estuarine areas. “Unfortunately we do not know with confidence whether these results represent a ... More >>
PHA Supports Call For Housing Inquiry
Monday, 1 October 2007, 3:38 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is joining the call from the Maori Party's co-leader and housing spokesperson, Tariana Turia, for an inquiry into conditions in Housing New Zealand rental homes. More >>
Socially responsible bars in Tauranga
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 2:12 pm | Public Health Association
Toi Te Ora – Public Health is working with Tauranga bars and a local condom vending machine company to help increase youth access to condoms. More >>
World Breastfeeding Week 2007
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 2:44 pm | Public Health Association
A sucking marathon planned for the world on Wednesday August 8th will be kicked off in New Zealand. Hundreds of breastfeeding women will feed their infants at 10am followed by the Solomon Islands an hour later, Sydney two hours later and so on around the ... More >>
Racism in Health Will Continue If Treaty Removed
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 12:59 am | Public Health Association
References to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation and policy are essential if Māori health is to be improved and racism in health addressed the Public Health Association (PHA) today told the Justice and Electoral Committee. The ... More >>
72 Percent Drive To Dairy, 10 Minutes Walk Away
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:08 pm | Public Health Association
A study looking at ways to increase physical activity and reduce CO2 emissions has discovered that people will often drive to a local dairy which is within easy walking distance. More >>
Health: Reaching “The Unreachable”
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:06 pm | Public Health Association
A revolutionary approach to creating healthier lives for the people of Otara in Manukau City is being held up as a possible model for the rest of New Zealand. More >>
Papaarangi Reid, Public Health Champion 2007
Friday, 6 July 2007, 10:12 am | Public Health Association
Leading Māori health researcher and advocate Associate Professor Papaarangi Reid has been named the Public Health Champion of 2007. The award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to public health. It was conferred by the ... More >>
Study warns “safety first” over School Travel
Friday, 6 July 2007, 12:16 am | Public Health Association
A study into school travel plans in Auckland has highlighted the need for children to be safe when using non-vehicle modes of transport to and from school. More >>
“Gimme Shelter” – Time to Think Fresh Bus Stops
Friday, 6 July 2007, 12:15 am | Public Health Association
An Auckland passenger transport planner has thrown out the challenge to policy makers and local authorities to take seriously the lowly bus stop. Chris Harris, from North Shore City Council, told the Public Health Association Conference today that in Britain, ... More >>
Urban design impacts physical activity levels
Friday, 6 July 2007, 12:12 am | Public Health Association
An Auckland University of Technology (AUT) study has found that New Zealanders exercise more if their neighbourhood urban design encourages physical activity. Attractive neighbourhoods that are short distances from parks, open space or coastlines provide ... More >>
Act Now to Prevent Global Impact on NZ Health
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:25 pm | Public Health Association
A communicable diseases nurse says New Zealand needs to consider how forces beyond this country will affect the landscape of its health in the future. A communicable diseases public health nurse with the Hutt Valley District Health Board, Owen Ashwell, ... More >>
Link Between View of Children, Physical Punishment
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:24 pm | Public Health Association
A Victoria University study has concluded that people who view children primarily as developing humans are more likely to support the use of physical punishment to discipline them. More >>
NZers Chronic Vitamin D Levels A Concern
Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 2:15 pm | Public Health Association
A leading researcher from the University of Auckland says skin cancer campaigns may be causing New Zealanders to get too little Vitamin “D’’, with Maori, Pacific and South Asian peoples the worst off. More >>
Asian Adolescents An Obesity Time Bomb
Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 2:11 pm | Public Health Association
Public health policy makers cannot continue to ignore Asian New Zealanders, the Public Health Association conference was warned today. More >>
Public Health Association Conference 2007
Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 5:15 pm | Public Health Association
Public health workers from around the country will gather in Auckland tomorrow for the annual Public Health Association (PHA) conference. The conference is a ‘must-attend’ event on the public health calendar. This year’s theme is Te Torino – Re-imagining ... More >>
New “Quit Coach” directory launched
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 9:56 am | Public Health Association
Thursday 31 May celebrates the 21st birthday of World Smoke Free Day and to coincide with this event the Lakes Smoke Free Coalition Group have developed a smoking cessation “Quit Coach” directory for the Lakes and Bay of Plenty region. More >>
PHA 'Sceptical' About TV Food Advertising Plan
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 4:20 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is sceptical about changes to TV food advertising announced today. The Government and major television broadcasters have agreed on a five-point plan aimed at improved food advertising to children. More >>
Good news on s59 but more action required
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 3:16 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association commended the political agreement that will see Sue Bradford’s amendment to Section 59 passed tonite. “It’s just fantastic and is a really important signal to New Zealand communities: family violence of any form ... More >>
