He Pa Harakeke: Māori Health Workforce Profile Last Publication Date: 02 Aug 2007 He Pa Harakeke: Māori Health Workforce Profile presents the most recent statistical information of Māori in the regulated health workforce, as well as career profiles highlighting…
Tracking Disparity: Trends in ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities in mortality, 1981 - 2004 Last Publication Date: 02 Aug 2007 This is the fourth report in the Deacades of Disparity series. It updates the earlier reports by providing estimates of ethnic inequalities and income gradients in…
An Ounce of Prevention Last Publication Date: 02 Aug 2007 As the case studies in this booklet attest, there are many good reasons to view family violence as a health issue. Health professionals are often the…
Getting it right: An evaluation of New Zealand community treatment programmes for adolescents who sexually offend: Ka pu te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 This evaluation was commissioned by the Department of Child, Youth and Family (CYF) in 2003. The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based treatment programmes…
My home, my well-being: An exploration of mental health consumers’/tāngata whaiora experiences of housing needs in the Kapiti Coast region Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 The relationship between housing and recovery from mental illness has been recognised by users and providers of mental health services in New Zealand in a number…
Positive Ageing Indicators Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 This report is the first step in the establishment of a regular programme of monitoring the wellbeing and quality of life of older New Zealanders.The report…
It's About Time: Towards a parental leave policy that gives New Zealand families real choice and protective factors Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 All of society benefits when children get the best possible start in life. This Families Commission report recommends how New Zealand can improve parental leave provisions to…
Leptospirosis - Reducing the impact on New Zealand workplaces Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 It is extremely unlikely that Leptospirosis will be eliminated entirely from the New Zealand environment. There is no human vaccine. Therefore the emphasis must be to…
Time Use Survey Scoping Paper Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Assessing the population’s wellbeing involves understanding how people lead their daily lives. Time use surveys measure the ways people spend their time. From a social viewpoint,…
An Evaluation of Health and Safety Management Practices in the Hairdressing Industry Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Project Aim To evaluate the present state of health and safety management practices used to reduce the risk of injury and disease in the Hairdressing Industry. Project Outcomes A…