Kids in the City – children’s independent mobility and physical activity in suburban neighbourhoods Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This three year research project funded in 2010 by the Health Research Council investigates how urban neighbourhood environments can facilitate children’s independent mobility (IM – outdoor…
In Fact: Smokers’ expectations of future smoking Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA’s) Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) provides insight into New Zealanders’ tobacco-related behaviours and attitudes. This factsheet uses data from the 2014…
Cutting back on drinking: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 In 2013/14, one in five (20%) New Zealanders aged 15 years or more who drank alcohol in the past year reported a potentially hazardous alcohol consumption…
Formative Evaluation of Sore Throat Clinics Last Publication Date: 23 Dec 2015 Rheumatic fever can be prevented by prompt diagnosis of a Group A streptococcal (GAS) throat infection and treatment with antibiotics. The Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme aims…
Amphetamine use 2014/15: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 15 Dec 2015 This report presents findings from the 2014/15 New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) about amphetamine use in the last 12 months (past-year) in adults 16–64 years of…
Report on Maternity 2014 Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2015 This report describes the demographic profile of women giving birth (eg, age, ethnicity, deprivation) and selected antenatal factors (eg, BMI, smoking) events relating to labour and birth (eg,…
Evaluation of the 2015 Rheumatic Fever Awareness Campaign Last Publication Date: 03 Dec 2015 The Ministry of Health contracted Allen + Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Limited (Allen + Clarke) to carry out an evaluation of the 2015 Rheumatic Fever…
Methodology Report 2014/15: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2015 This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Health Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected of official statistics. Included…
Review of Physical Activity Guidance and Resources for Under-Fives Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2015 Developing information on physical activity for under-fives is one of the 22 initiatives in the Childhood Obesity Plan, and an important part of the broad population…
Our Older People’s Oral Health: Key Findings of the 2012 New Zealand Older People’s Oral Health Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2015 The 2012 New Zealand Older People’s Oral Health Survey is part of the ‘Study into Older People’s Oral Health Issues’; an umbrella project funded by the…