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Kōrero Mārama: Health Literacy and Māori Results from the 2006 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey

The report describes the health literacy skills of Māori compared to non-Māori. Data in the report are sourced from the 2006 Adult Literacy and Lifeskills Survey…

Seclusion under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992

The use of seclusion in mental health services is provided for in section 71 of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (the Act).…

Cancer Projections: Incidence 2004-08 to 2014-18

This report updates the cancer incidence projections produced by the Ministry of Health since 2002. Overall, the risk of cancer is expected to stabilise or even…

Drug Use in New Zealand: Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey

This report presents the key findings about drug use and drug-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey…

How do we determine if statutory regulation is the most appropriate way to regulate health professions?

The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the Act) came into force in September 2004. The Act provides a framework for regulating health professions to ensure…

Early Protection Immunisation Programme: Information pack

Information for DHBs, PHOs and vaccination providers about the Early Protection Influenza Immunisation Programme commencing on 1 February 2010.The Pack includes information on the Early Protection…

Project InterActive

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that children’s physical activity decreases as they age, particularly during the transition from one school level to another.…

Asian Health in Aotearoa in 2006 - 2007: trends since 2002-2003

The report presents significant new findings to inform health planners and funders about the health status of the Asian populations that they serve. Data analysed in…

Evaluation of problem gambling intervention services: Implementation 2007-2010

This project was contracted to address four priorities: Review and analysis of national service statistics and client data to inform workforce development, evaluation of Ministry systems…

Shifting Māori Health Needs

The paper discusses how the projected increase in Māori population impacts on Māori demand for health services over the next 10 to 20 years, and looks…