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.
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.
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.
Earle, D.
5 May, 2015
This paper estimates the reach of adult literacy and numeracy programmes by skills levels in the adult population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
