National Cancer Programme: Work Plan 2012/13 Last Publication Date: 24 Jan 2013 The National Cancer Programme brings together the work of the Ministry of Health, district health boards (DHBs) and regional cancer networks to implement the Government’s priorities…
Targeting Prevention Last Publication Date: 04 Jan 2013 This publication looks at how district health boards, primary health organisations and general practices are working to achieve the prevention-focused health targets:Increased immunisationBetter help for smokers…
2012 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a biennial monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and…
Consumption of juice and fruit drinks among children and their parents or caregivers: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends that children consume water and unflavoured milk and eat fresh fruit. If juice is given to children, intake should be limited…
Alcohol-attributable burden of disease and injury in New Zealand: 2004 and 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 Estimates of the 2000/02 burden of death and disability due to alcohol consumption in New Zealanders have been used widely by researchers and policymakers. In the eight…
Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People: A background paper Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People: A background paper aims to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, reduce obesity, and supports The Health of Older…
Uptake of the influenza vaccine in 2012: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends the influenza vaccine to protect New Zealanders against the influenza virus. In the Health Promotion Agency’s 2012 Health and Lifestyles Survey,…
Fetal and Infant Deaths 2008 and 2009 Last Publication Date: 18 Dec 2012 The purpose of the Fetal and Infant Deaths publication series is to inform discussion and assist future policy development. Readership of this publication is wide-ranging, and…
Te Ohonga Ake: The Health Status of Māori Children and Young People in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2012 This second report in the Te Ohonga Ake series explores the health status of Māori infants, children and young people using a range of routinely collected…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2007 Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2012 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,…