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Vaping in New Zealand survey 2024

Aotearoa's latest vaping stats released

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Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand

1 in 5

have a respiratory disease

3rd

most common cause of death

$8.4B

cost to country each year

1 in 8

children have asthma

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Newly-funded drugs will save lives, particularly babies

6 December, 2024

The Foundation is pleased that Pharmac is funding two medicines which will help at-risk children and older adults with respiratory conditions....

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Youth vaping rates drop, but ‘cannot take our foot off the pedal’

25 November, 2024

Overall youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, a new survey shows....

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World Copd Day 4

World COPD Day Webinar

Join our 'Know Your Lung Function' webinar on November 20th, with Professor Bob Hancox and Dr. Sarah Candy. Watch the webinar

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Fundraiser: 2025 Calendar

Photographer Chris McKeown has created a calendar showing off New Zealand's stunning natural scenery. All proceeds are kindly donated to the Foundation. To purchase yours, click here.

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Running an exercise class at 78 with a chronic lung condition

28 May, 2024

Margaret is a role model for those living with COPD, holding exercise classes once a week in her community despite suffering from COPD herself. ...

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Multiple surgeries for aspiring princess, 10, doesn’t hinder dreams

23 May, 2024

Maddi has had more than 15 surgeries due to complications from her multiple respiratory conditions, but she is not giving up on her dream of being a zoo...

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Samoan teen’s love for rugby drove his focus on lung health

23 May, 2024

Samoan teen Faamanatu Ofisa has scars in his breathing tubes, but his determination to take care of his lungs is driven by his passion for playing rugby...

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Mums awarded for drive to end youth vaping in New Zealand

23 May, 2024

Five mums are on a crusade to raise awareness of New Zealand’s vaping epidemic and to fight for families who have been torn apart by addiction....

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Respiratory disease accounts for one in eleven of all hospital stays in New Zealand and is the third leading cause of death.

The Foundation wants to see those statistics changed and for all New Zealanders to breathe easier. We provide education, research and advocacy for the 1 million Kiwis living with a respiratory condition.

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