Regulating the sale of tobacco in New Zealand: A qualitative analysis of retailers’ views and implications for advocacy:

Robertson, L., Marsh, L., Hoek, J., McGee, R., & Egan, R.

17 August, 2015

In contrast to claims made by industry-related organisations, a proposed licensing policy is unlikely to be met with blanket opposition from tobacco retailers. Advocacy efforts may garner more support for tobacco retail policies if the purpose of policies was framed in terms of protecting young people from smoking.

He maramatanga huango: Asthma health literacy for Maori children in New Zealand:

Jones, B., & Ingham, T.

21 July, 2015

This report presents findings of the He Māramatanga Huangō (Understanding Asthma) research project commissioned from the University of Otago by the Ministry of Health and the Asthma Foundation of New Zealand.

Green Prescription patient survey:

Ministry of Health.

30 June, 2015

A Green Prescription (GRx) is a health professional’s written advice to a patient to be physically active, as part of the patient’s health management. It’s a smart and cost-effective way to help people stay healthy.

Updating the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey: Estimating change in skills distribution since 2006:

Earle, D.

5 May, 2015

This paper estimates the reach of adult literacy and numeracy programmes by skills levels in the adult population.

Measuring and monitoring material hardship for New Zealand children: MSD research and analysis used in advice for the Budget 2015 child hardship package:

Perry, B.

5 May, 2015

This MSD report documents the more detailed research and analysis that sits behind the tables, graphs and other information provided by MSD for officials’ advice to Ministers and for the policy development process.

The impact of respiratory disease in New Zealand: 2014 update:

Telfar Barnard, L., Baker, M., Pierse, N., & Zhang, J.

4 April, 2015

This report covers six respiratory disease indicators: asthma, bronchiectasis, childhood bronchiolitis and pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and total respiratory disease.

The effect of an electronic monitoring device with audiovisual reminder function on adherence to inhaled corticosteroids and school attendance in children with asthma: a randomised controlled trial.:

Chan, A., Stewart, A., Harrison, J., Camargo, C., Black, P., Mitchell, E.

12 March, 2015

We did a randomised controlled trial in patients aged 6–15 years who attended the regional emergency department in Auckland, New Zealand with an asthma exacerbation and were on regular inhaled corticosteroids.

Pacific Island health: Causes of poor health:

Tukuitonga, C.

17 January, 2015

It is generally accepted that the socio-economic factors – especially education and income – are the most important determinant of population health status. Poor people with limited education generally have poor health.

Health conditions related to cold and damp houses:

​Environmental Health Indicators New Zealand.

18 November, 2014

Cold, damp and mouldy homes impact on our health and our children’s health. Cold homes have been linked to cardiovascular disease and respiratory illness.

The Global Asthma Report 2014:

Global Asthma Network

30 October, 2014

The Global Asthma Report 2014 includes strategic and practical recommendations and valuable information for governments, health organisations, health professionals, and people with asthma.