Child immunisation: Reports by parents and caregivers: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends and subsidises a number of vaccinations to immunise New Zealand children against communicable diseases such as tetanus, polio, and measles (Ministry…
Quit intention among current smokers: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 In the Health Promotion Agency’s 2012 Health and Lifestyles Survey, we asked current smokers whether they thought they would still be smoking at three future time…
Young people’s opinion on extending smoking bans to cars and outdoor places where young people go: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 To reduce New Zealanders’ exposure to second-hand smoke and denormalise smoking behaviour, smoking is prohibited in a range of places, including indoor areas of work and…
The culture of alcohol promotion and consumption at major sports events in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 The report presents findings from four case studies, each of a large alcohol-sponsored sporting event in New Zealand. Data was collected via ethnographic observation, in situ…
Young people’s opinion on tobacco taxation: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 One of the most effective tools to stop people taking up smoking and encourage smokers to quit is to increase the price of cigarettes and tobacco.…
The Locally Specific Impacts of Alcohol Outlet Density in the North Island of New Zealand 2006-2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 In March 2012, HPA commissioned NIDEA to undertake research into the geographically-specific relationships between alcohol outlet density (by type of outlet) and social harms (specifically different…
Kiwi Lives III 2013 Campaign Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 This research was undertaken in order to evaluate the Kiwi Lives III campaign, which is part of a national social marketing programme to minimise gambling harm.…
How to best support young people who are concerned about their drinking: Youth2000 Survey Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 The Youth’07: Young People and Alcohol report (2011) commissioned by the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) found that there were a number of students…
Sun Exposure Survey: Methodology Report 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This research was undertaken as part of the national monitoring of sun exposure and related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. In addition to monitoring, this project helps…
Sun safety promotion in territorial authorities Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This research study assesses sun protection policies and practices in territorial authorities. In an earlier version of this report, Appendix 7: Latitude and Coastline Classifications By Council…
