Research

Modelling the implications of regular increases in tobacco taxation in the tobacco endgame:

Cobiac, L., Ikeda, T., Nghiem, N., Blakely, T., & Wilson, N.

21 August, 2014

Objective We examine the potential role for taxation in the tobacco endgame in New Zealand, where the goal is to become ‘smokefree’ (less than 5% smoking prevalence) by 2025.

Public attitudes to new smokefree outdoor places policies: An analysis of 217 New Zealand online comments:

Oliver, J., Thomson, G and Wilson, N.

3 March, 2014

We aimed to identify what themes could be found in online discussions provoked by news articles on smokefree outdoor public areas in New Zealand, and to explore the potential utility of this data source for public health research more generally.

Smoking cessation knowledge, attitudes and barriers among junior doctors at Middlemore Hospital:

Hotu, S.

24 March, 2013

Smoking contributes to death and disease for many New Zealanders. The majority of smokers want to quit, and chances of success increase with the number of quit attempts if supported by treatment.

Tamariki Talk on Tobacco: Focus on children with asthma:

Glover, M.

2 February, 2013

Many Māori and Pacific Island people smoke, and the prevalence isn’t significantly declining. Māori and Pacific Island people are more likely to quit smoking for the sake of their children, rather than their own health.

Government response to the report of the Māori Affairs Committee on its inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Māori (final response):

New Zealand Parliament.

1 February, 2011

The Government welcomes the Report of the Māori Affairs Committee on its Inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Māori.

Inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Māori:

NZ House of Representatives Māori Affairs Committee.

11 November, 2010

With smoking rates amongst Māori double that of the general population, tobacco has a particularly devastating impact on Māori, and accounts for a significant portion of the life expectancy differential between Māori and non-Māori.

Research Review - Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in general practice:

9 November, 2016

This publication discusses the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and presents the full range of treatments available for this condition in New Zealand.

Māori Health Review Issue 70:

Dr Matire Harwood

9 February, 2018

Features Māori exercise quit smoking programme for pregnant women.

GP Research Review Issue 130:

Professor Jim Reid

2 March, 2018

Research review with a feature on the risks of cigarette consumption.

Respiratory Research Review 149 - COPD:

Professor Lutz Beckert

1 August, 2018

Respiratory research review with a focus on COPD