Mortality and Demographic Data 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 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,…
The Social Report 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators to compare New Zealand with other countries to contribute to…
The Working Patterns of Older Workers Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 This paper describes the characteristics, jobs, working time patterns, employment conditions and employment outcomes of older workers using data collected in Statistics New Zealand’s Survey of…
Older People’s Housing Futures in 2050: Three Scenarios for an Ageing Society Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 This research investigates the patterns of housing futures likely to be evident among people 65 years and older between 2010 and 2050. It is directed to…
Smoking and Pregnancy Audience Research Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 This report was undertaken by the HSC to help identify key messages that may motivate women of child-bearing age who smoke and pregnant women who smoke…
Qualitative Study of Elderly Pacific Informal Caregivers of a Young Person with an Illness or Disability Last Publication Date: 18 Sep 2009 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…
Fetal and Infant Deaths 2005 Last Publication Date: 02 Sep 2009 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the causes of fetal and infant deaths registered in New Zealand.
A review of how the training of the New Zealand health workforce is planned and funded: a proposal for a reconfiguration of the Clinical Training Agency Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 New Zealand has significant problems in recruiting, training and retaining adequate numbers of appropriate health and disability services workers. This is most likely to worsen.The planning…
Ageing New Zealand: The growing reliance on migrant caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Caring for the elderly is perceived to be a relatively low skilled, low paid and a lowstatus vocation. This makes it difficult to attract people, especially…
Opportunities for alcohol and other drug advice in the GP consultation Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This report explores brief interventions in the primary care setting in relation to drug use. It provides insights into the complexity of these interactions and has relevance…
