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2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey: Quitting Results

New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey 2008: Quitting results, focussing on the quitting behaviour of current smokers, is the second report based on the New Zealand Tobacco…

The Effects of Imprisonment on Inmates’ and their Families’ Health and Wellbeing

This qualitative research explores prisoners' views on the effects of imprisonment on their health and wellbeing and their experiences with prison health and disability services. The…

Public Health (Wellbeing) in New Zealand: Interface with Local Government

The purpose of this document is to highlight good practice that is occurring in the sector. By encouraging more effective working relationships between health and local…

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

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

Evaluation of Healthy Community Schools Initiative in AIMHI Schools

Students who are healthy and well supported in school and home are more likely to achieve better educational outcomes. Unresolved health and social issues can have…

Mortality and Demographic Data 2006

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,…

Qualitative Study of Elderly Pacific Informal Caregivers of a Young Person with an Illness or Disability

This research describes the experiences of elderly Pacific caregivers caring for young people with a chronic illness or disability, and what they need to support their…

Suspected Cancer in Primary Care: Guidelines for investigation, referral and reducing ethnic disparities

The guideline aims to alert primary care practitioners to features that should raise their suspicion of cancer, so they can refer patients early for further investigation.The…

Fetal and Infant Deaths 2005

Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the causes of fetal and infant deaths registered in New Zealand.

Where Next for Primary Health Care Organisations in New Zealand?

This paper sets out a synthesis of five reports commissioned by District Health Boards New Zealand and the Ministry of Health as part of their ‘change…