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Young people's attempts to stop smoking: In Fact

In 2010, around one half (51%) of young current smokers wanted to stop smoking. Around two-thirds (67%) of young people who had smoked in the past…

Guidance on Surveillance for People at Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

This guideline provides evidence-based surveillance recommendations for people at increased risk of colorectal cancer.It updates the 2004 guidance Surveillance and Management of Groups at Increased Risk…

A Focus on Māori Nutrition

This report presents key findings for Māori from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey, including energy and nutrient intake, dietary supplement use, dietary habits and…

A Focus on Pacific Nutrition: Findings from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey

This report presents key findings for Pacific peoples from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey, including energy and nutrient intake, dietary supplement use, dietary habits…

The Environmental Case Management of Lead-exposed Persons

Lead absorption from other than occupational sources is a condition which is notifiable to the Medical Officer of Health under the Health Act 1956. The levels…

Consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support: Summary Report

Between 19 September and 6 November 2012, the Ministry of Health consulted with the public on proposed options for a new policy on payment to family…

The Alcohol Purchasing Patterns of Heavy Drinkers

In 2011 the Ministry of Health commissioned research to investigate the alcohol purchasing patterns of heavy drinkers. The research informed consideration of a minimum pricing regime…

Casino gambling in New Zealand: Technical report

This report provides a snapshot of people’s perceptions, and risk, of harm from casino gambling in New Zealand, from data collected in the 2010 Health and Lifestyles…

Alcohol-related injury: An evidence-based literature review

This review focuses on research that considers the role of alcohol in causing injury and the effectiveness of educational and environmental strategies in preventing alcohol-related injury.…

Shopping behaviours of New Zealand households: In Fact

This fact sheet provides a summary of where people buy food and drinks, how much they spend, and what influences their shopping decisions. Findings are described…