Tobacco Trends 2008: A brief update of tobacco use in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 This report is a brief update of tobacco use in New Zealand in 2008. It provides an overview of current smoking and tobacco consumption among New…
A Focus on Problem Gambling: Results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 This report presents key findings about problem gambling and gambling-related harm in the New Zealand population, from the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey.In particular, the report…
The Investigation and Surveillance of Poisonings and Hazardous Substances Injuries Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 The guidelines provide guidance to public health staff who investigate complaints of adverse health impacts from any poisonings and chemical or hazardous substances injuries (chemical exposure…
Mental Health: Service use in New Zealand 2005/06 and 2006/07 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This publication is available in hard copy and online, with the Appendix Tables (28 tables for each June year) published online only as links to excel…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2005 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…
Results from the Prisoner Health Survey 2005 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Results from the Prisoner Health Survey 2005 describes the health status of sentenced prisoners in New Zealand, using a range of indicators from a national survey…
Suicide Facts: Deaths and Intentional Self-harm Hospitalisations 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This annual statistical publication presents and summarises suicide information received from the New Zealand Mortality Collection, and admissions to hospital for intentional self-harm sourced from the…
Nursing Developments in Primary Health Care: 2001-2007 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 This report outlines the development of primary health care nursing in New Zealand since the introduction of the Primary Health Care Strategy (PHCS) in 2001 (Minister…
Options for the future of meningococcal B vaccine (MeNZB) in the childhood immunisation schedule Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 While there is good evidence that MeNZBTM is effective, the epidemic strain is continuing to circulate. It is important to continue to protect the vulnerable birth…
National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2009 The National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 sets out a strategic framework to support the establishment of a breastfeeding culture in New Zealand. It…
