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Volume 12 No. 4 June 2009
In this issue:

Health workers urged to get booster as pertussis epidemic looms
Editorial
Nursing workforce has more to give
Record uptake of influenza vaccine
Plan to boost breastfeeding rates launched
Focus on: Sally Gilbert
Steady increase in HPV immunisation
Spotlight on oral health
Calls to helpline rise dramatically
Face the Facts: new smokefree education approach
Changes to Health Targets
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Public Health Perspectives Volume 12 No. 4 June 2009 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 12 No. 3 March 2009
In this issue:

Project looks at support service for timber workers exposed to PCP
New guidelines for TB control
New Zealand leading the way on obesity epidemic
Health support service for Paritutu
Focus on: Greg Simmons
Influenza vaccine available
Law Commission to review liquor laws
Higher profile for ABC smoking cessation
Whānau Ora tool supports sector to meet needs
Feature: Dental amalgam – still appropriate for fillings?
New scholarships for problem gambling research
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Public Health Perspectives Volume 12 No. 3 March 2009 (PDF, 2 MB)

Volume 12 No. 2 December 2008
In this issue:

Best idea since sliced bread wins supreme award
Editorial
Campaigns take gold
Survey on what New Zealanders are eating
1080 – why the controversy?
Focus on Darren Hunt
School-based cervical cancer vaccination programme
New Year’s resolution the focus of new quit smoking campaign
Moving forward: protecting and promoting public health through the New Zealand Transport Strategy
Focusing on developing the public health workforce
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Web system aids emergency response

Public Health Perspectives volume 12 No.2 December 2008 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 12 No. 1 September 2008
In this issue:

Campaign supports breastfeeding mums
Editorial
Atlas shows New Zealand’s socioeconomic landscape
Survey reveals health snapshot
Healthy television viewing
Climate change health impacts discussed
Draft National Alcohol Action Plan released for consultation
HPV Immunisation programme launched
Bowel Cancer Taskforce starts work
Hepatitis C in New Zealand
Guide helps sharpen focus on health inequalities
Reducing smoking further and faster
Problem gambling update
Focus on Api Talemaitoga
Health risks of broken eco-bulbs assessed
Real stories told in new BreastScreen Aotearoa commercials
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Public Health Perspectives volume 12 No.1 September 2008 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 11 No. 4 June 2008
In this issue:

Editorial
Establishing a HEHA Network
Free vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease
Food and nutrition advice for babies and toddlers updated
New panel holds first meeting
ActiveSmart website attracts international acclaim
Treating family violence as a health issue
Public health innovations up for top award
Focus on – Fran McGrath
Like Minds, Like Mine Media-Watch project
Dioxin health support service being established
Benefits and harms of screening discussed at lively screening symposium
He Kōrero

Public Health Perspectives volume 11 No.4 June 2008 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 11 No. 3 March 2008
In this issue:

Editorial
Campaign to increase breastfeeding
Results of the New Zealand Health Survey due in May
Mental health leaders part of international initiative
Support for schools and ECEs on healthy eating
A boost for sexual health Preventing poisoning by lead paint
New panel to oversee breastfeeding code
Fortifying bread with folic acid
Plans afoot to fortify bread with iodine
B School Check national roll-out getting under way
Pre-pandemic vaccine purchased
Focus on – Dr Janice Wilson
Use of humour pays off for cervical screening campaign
Free pneumococcal vaccine saves lives
NSU Screening Symposium, 14 - 15 April 2008

Public Health Perspectives volume 11 No.3 March 2008 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 11 No. 2 December 2007
In this issue:

New drinking-water legislation passed by Parliament.
Public Health Bill gets to House.
Tanning on sunbeds a risky business.
Overseas acclaim for drinking water booklets and DVDs .
Smoking to no longer get in your eyes?
Like Minds, Like Mine Programme enters its second decade.
Innovation and smart-thinking hallmarks of HEHA regional projects
Latest suicide statistics released.
New website for young people dealing with depression gives ‘The Lowdown’
Focus on – Dr Pat Tuohy
How healthy is New Zealand?.
John Dempsey Party pill Bill in the House.
Akirata: Achieving Excellence in the Pacific Health Sector
Get screened and live forever?

Public Health Perspectives Volume 11 No.2 December 2007 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 11 No. 5 September 2007
In this issue:

Moving towards a healthier future
Editorial: Martin Tobias
Support for quit smoking services
In-home quit support and advice for Asian smokers
Support resources for Food and Beverage Classification System launched
Food and nutrition survey under way
New resource backs International Code
Report offers snapshot of drug use in New Zealand
Signing up to treat violence as a health issue
Top Muslim award given to refugee health worker
Change at Ministry progressing well
Lead exposure causes global concern
New push to encourage reports of agrichemical spray drift
Managing asbestos outside the workplace
Focus on Dr Debbie Ryan
New cervical screening campaign launched this month
All-age focus for World Suicide Prevention Day

Public Health Perspectives Volume 11, No 1 September 2007 (PDF, 624 KB)

Volume 10 No. 4 June 2007
In this issue:

Minister launches socialmarketing campaign to promote healthy eating
Government to walk the talk
The fight isn’t over yet
Eight out of ten babies arefully immunised
New service offers support after suicide
Fourth dose of MeNZB™ vaccine ‘crucial’ for babies
Pandemic plans put tothe test
Alcohol advertisingunder review
World Water Day marks launch of educational tool for small water suppliers
A universal newborn hearingscreening programme for New Zealand
Changes to antenatal Down syndrome screening recommended
On target for better health
National Screening Unit serious about tackling inequalities
Focus on: Ashley Bloomfield
Change under way at Ministry of Health
New website is a visual feast
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Public Health Perspectives Volume 10 No. 4 June 2007 (PDF, 772 KB)

Volume 10 No. 3 March 2007
In this issue:

World-first sees fizzy drinks out of schools by 2009
New support unit to assess health impacts
Exercise Cruickshank
New global rules to combat emerging threats
Older People's Health Chart Book published
Depression ads show strong and positive results
Watching the screen
Review of antenatal screening for Down syndrome
Parents urged to see MeNZB doses completed
Focus on - Michael Taylor
Don Matheson meets new chief of World Health Organization
Tidbits and updates

Public Health Perspectives Volume 10 No. 3 March 2007 (PDF, 510 KB)

Volume 10 No. 2 December 2006
In this issue:

New pictorial warnings for tobacco packages
Editorial
New machine improves newborn screening
Depression: there is a way through it
Suicide prevention on right track
Drinking age stays at 18
New mental health media grants
Careers in public health
Documentary sparks calls from parents
An exercise in control
Version 16 released
A thirst for knowledge
Focus on – A decade of design
Feature – A burst of activity for Healthy Eating – Healthy Action projects
Thousands of New Zealanders to participate in New Zealand Health Survey
Tidbits and updates

Public Health Perspectives Volume 10 No. 2 December 2006 (PDF, 841 KB)

Volume 10 No. 1 September 2006
In this issue:

Poorer people still hardest hit by problem gambling
Editorial
News
Study into breast milk pollutants
Generation Y profiled
Fruit in Schools covers country
Interim evaluation of report on access to primary care draft
Progress for antenatal HIV screening
Review of the regulation of alcohol advertising
Drinking-water Quality Aid
Programme in Pacific Island Countries
What’s happening in enteric zoonotic disease research co-ordination?
Improving oral health
Focus on: Doug Lush
Features: One small step case study
NIR project completed
Tidbits and updates

Public Health Perspectives Volume 10 No. 1 September 2006 (PDF, 747 KB)

Volume 9 No. 4 June 2006
In this issue:

Editorial
Mass vaccination ends on a high note
New suicide prevention strategy
New trans-Tasman Nutrient Reference Values
Dress for success
Food and nutrition guidelines for pregnancy and breastfeeding revised
New report confirms grim disparities in cancer statistics
Breastscreen returns to small screen
Fund promotes Healthy Eating, Healthy Action around New Zealand
Germs live in laptop of luxury
New framework for diabetes and heart disease treatment
Focus on Graeme Gillespie
Fifty years polio free in New Zealand
Chernobyl 20 years on
Tidbits and updates

Public Health Perspectives Volume 9 No. 4 June 2006 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 9 No. 3 March 2005
In this issue:

Maori coverage may have turned corner
Editorial
News
Focus on Maggie McGregor
A collaborative approach to health promotion
Action as well as attitude
Drop in gambling spend
Ten facts about public health in New Zealand you should know

Public Health Perspectives Volume 9 No. 3 March 2005 (PDF, 763 KB)

Volume 9 No. 2 December 2005
In this issue:

One million ... and still counting
Editorial
Latest news from the Public Health Directorate
Focus on Dr Mark Jacobs
Mind yourself this Christmas
Chemical surveillance - the cold, hard facts
Introducing the Pacific Health Branch
Have a happy (smokefree) Christmas
Mosquitoes don't take a break over Christmas
Public Health events

Public Health Perspectives Volume 9 No. 2 December 2005 (PDF, 679 KB)

Volume 9 No. 1 September 2005
In this issue:

Like Minds, Like Mine campaign pays off
Editorial
Public and private sectors work together
Housing initiative scoops award
Screening symposium
Global overview on tobacco and oral health
Flu – our biggest public health threat
More deprived communities get help from sewerage scheme
Jump start to health
Problem gambling needs global response
Public health conference – great place to exchange ideas
Mosquito control
New water quality initiative
Injecting Success – Meningococcal B Immunisation
The Public Health Workforce Development Plan
Health impact assessment

Public Health Perspectives Volume 9 No. 1 September 2005 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 8 No. 4 June 2005
In this issue:

Clean drinking-water fund
Editorial
Public Health Workforce Development discussion document
Hutt Valley Regional Public Health launches its drinkingwater assessment unit
The National Screening Unit’s expanding role
Like Minds, Like Mine – making international connections
New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy: A Life Worth Living
A step towards healthier communities – The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol
Drinking-water China-style
PHIOnline
Public Health Law Symposium
Ministry releases final blood dioxin report

Public Health Perspectives Volume 8 No. 4 June 2005 (PDF, 203 KB)

Volume 8 No. 3 March 2005
In this issue:

Editorial
MVS update
NCSP writes to a million women
Changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990
Biosecurity strategy
The health effects of electromagnetic ﬁ elds
Making dishwashing powder safer
A good drop
PHI update
Agencies team up on Journey Towards Equality
Launch of Cancer Control Strategy Action Plan: 2005–2010
Positive moves regarding family violence
Hubba campaign a hit
Key problem-gambling documents released

Public Health Perspectives Volume 8 No. 3 March 2005

Volume 8 No. 2 December 2004
In this issue:

Editorial
BreastScreen Aotearoa exceeds screening targets
Limericks to promote Healthy Eating – Healthy Action
Housing
New sexual health campaign pulls no punches
New structure for cancer control
Public health action to reduce gambling harm
Increased risk of influenza pandemic
International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
New Director of Public Health among senior appointments
Review of the International Health Regulations: response to a changing global environment
USEPA visits New Zealand
Implementation of the Smoke-Free Environments Act
SPC/WHO first meeting on alcohol and health in the Pacific
Proposed new schedule to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

Public Health Perspectives Volume 8 No. 2 December 2004 (PDF, 1.18 MB)

Volume 8 No. 1 September 2004
In this issue:

Successful Commencement of Meningococcal B Immunisation Programme
Editorial
Annual Business Plan
Chemical Injury Surveillance System
Crop and Food partnership agreement
Equity-Focused Health Impact Assessment – What it can do for Policy Development
The National Immunisation Register
New sexual health campaign will encourage condom use
Pacific Health and Disability Workforce Development Plan
Healthline goes national, incorporating Plunketline
Is subsidised Nicotine Replacement Therapy a good health investment?
PHI update
Health, SPARC and Education to work together to improve children’s wellbeing
Scaling up non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control in the Western Pacific
Update on the Public Health Workforce Action Plan
SWSS Update

Public Health Perspectives Volume 8 No. 1 September 2004 (PDF, 1 MB)

Volume 7 No. 4 June 2004
In this issue:

Editorial
Healthy Eating – Healthy Action: Oranga Kai – Oranga Pumau implementation Plan Launch
Health Research Council – Foxley Fellowship
National Immunisation Register
Public Health Workforce Action Plan – A big thank you!
Review of the International Health Regulations
Biting back against the Mozzies
Ready for Influenza 2004?
More choice in District Health Board elections
Harkness Fellowship to Elana Curtis
Secondhand smoke a killer
Emergency of national significance
Awareness Campaigns July to December 2004
Update on National Drug Policy Review
‘Towards a Healthy Nation’ conference

Public Health Perspectives Volume 7 No. 4 June 2004 (PDF, 228 KB)

Volume 7 No. 3 March 2004
In this issue:

Editorial
Mental health journalism fellowships for 2004
Birdflu
Public health workforce action plan
Guideline of the proposed meningococcal B immunisation programme
Preventing suicide in the Pacific community
NSU launches strategic plan
‘Blooming good’ guidelines for drinking-water!
Water fluoridation projects can now be subsidised 100 percent
Health (National Cervical Screening Programme) Amendment Act
Changes to smokefree legislation
New rules around prostitution
Getting it together for when the big emergency strikes
National Immunisation Register

Public Health Perspectives Volume 7 No. 3 March 2004 (PDF, 147 KB)

Volume 7 No. 2 December 2003
In this issue:

Editorial
Foodsafe campaign
Progress continues on Meningococcal Vaccine Strategy
Sexual health resources target school students
PHI update
Screening Matters Programme day
Government response to cannabis inquiry
National Immunisation Register (NIR)
Review of the National Drug Policy
Ministry publishes "Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults"
Amendments to sanitary works subsidy criteria
Rising to the challenge
Taking a fresh look at emergency management in the health sector
Decision-making on water fluoridation
Helping WHO prepare for the re-emergence of SARS

Public Health Perspectives Volume 7 No. 2 December 2003 (PDF, 439 KB)

Volume 7 No. 1 September 2003
In this issue:

Editorial
Like Minds, Like Mine scoops two marketing awards
The New Zealand Cancer Control Strategy
World Conference on Tobacco or Health
Problem Gambling and the Gambling Bill
New Zealand Housing Strategy
Agencies cut supplies to home-bakers
New Management Arrangements for Biosecurity
Pseudo-Patron Study
Results of group B meningococcal vaccine released
Drinking-water programme 2003/04
Colin Tukuitonga – from CJD to WHO
Illicit Drug Project
Bob Boyd has left the building
Putting the pieces together

Public Health Perspectives Volume 7 No. 1 September 2003 (PDF, 177 KB)

Volume 6 No. 4 June 2003
In this issue:

Editorial
BreastScreen Aotearoa responding to calls for age range extension
Workforce Development Planning
Freshening up the National Drug Policy website
Boost for Outreach Immunisation Services
Working hard to contain SARS
Asian Public Health Project
The Refugee Health Education Programme
Suicide statistics trending down
Maori Public Health Action Plan for 2003–2004
Public Health Intelligence Update
Meningococcal vaccine trials progressing well
Establishing a National Public Health Forum
Public Health Risk Management Plans for drinking-water supplies
DHB and Ministry roles in planning and funding of public health services
Smoke-free Environments (Enhanced Protection) Amendment Bill 2003
Cancer Control Strategy Gathers Momentum

Public Health Perspectives Volume 6 No. 4 June 2003 (PDF, 170 KB)

Volume 6 No. 3 March 2003
In this issue:

Editorial
Action for Sustainable Development
Towards a Cancer Control Strategyfor New Zealand Marihi Tauporo
Toddlers Join Meningococcal Vaccine Trial
NIR Key Tool in Improving Immunisation Rates
Prisoner Health Project
The Proposed Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Bill
Public Health Intelligence Update
Interagency Zoonotic Disease Research - Further Progress
Ten important things to know about Achieving Health for All People - a Framework for Public Health Action
Need medicine information?

Public Health Perspectives Volume 6 No. 3 March 2003 (PDF, 124 KB)

Volume 6 No. 2 December 2002
In this issue:

New Discussion Paper Seeks Comment on Proposals for the Public Health Bill
Progress on Meningococcal Disease Campaign Plans
Thumbs up for BreastScreen Aotearoa
New Appointments for Screening Programmes
Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Schedules Upgrade
Establishment of Scholarship Scheme and New Public Health Intelligence Applications Laboratory
Campaign Encourages Women to Have Regular Mammograms
Dr Barry Borman Newly Appointed Chair of ICBDMS
Environmental Health Action Plan
Maori to Retain Control of Cervical Screening Data
Leaky Buildings and Potential Health Effects
Kaipara Eradication Programme Kicks Off
‘Desolate Moonscape’ Contract Won by NRL
Methamphetamine Reclassification and Action Plan
Suicide Prevention Programmes in Schools
Ministry of Health v James McNee 1,4 Butanediol Prosecution
Achieving Health for All People
The Youth Health Action Plan

Public Health Perspectives Volume 6 No. 2 December 2002 (PDF, 244 KB)

Volume 6 No. 1 September 2002
In this issue:

Control of Zoonotic Disease in New Zealand
Meningococcal vaccine trials progressing well
Guidelines for the Control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in New Zealand
Achieving Health For all People: A framework for public health action
Meningococcal vaccine trials progressing well
Maori Public Health Leadership Programme
Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme .
Exotic spiders
Review of the Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme
Towards a Framework Convention on Tobacco Control – An update
Attempt to Eradicate Southern Saltmarsh Mosquitoes from the Kaipara Harbour
Increasing the intake of folic acid in New Zealand
Public Health Intelligence Update
National Tobacco Strategy
New Zealand Health Innovation Awards announced
New Pacific Health Manager

Public Health Perspectives Volume 6 No. 1 September 2002 (PDF, 493 KB)

Volume 5 No. 4 June 2002
In this issue:

Vaccine Delivery Major Challenge
New Zealand Sustainable Development Strategy
Big Response to Healthy Action – Healthy Eating Consultation Draft
New Immunisation Programme Manager for Ministry
Community Development Indicator Project
Breast Milk: The Gold Standard
Public Health Intelligence Update
Health Education Guideline
Establishment of a Maximum Intake for Dioxin
Teen smoking declines
Biosecurity Surveillance Review
New Zealand Public Health Observatory Website
Progress on Integrated Approach to Infectious Diseases (IAID)
The New Zealand 2002 Children’s Nutrition Survey
Stroke work vital to better health

Public Health Perspectives Volume 5 No. 4 June 2002 (PDF, 844 KB)

Volume 5 No. 3 March 2002
In this issue:

Responsibility and accountability in public policy
GM food labelling info and enforcement under way
Chemical Injuries Surveillance System (CISS)
Progress with Integrated Approach to Infectious Diseases
Cyanobacteria in fresh water and drinking water in New Zealand
Food and Nutrition Guidelines Healthy Adults: A background paper
Healthy city, healthy people
The New Zealand Public Health Observatory (NZPHO)
New refugee health care handbook
Valuable lessons learned from Exercise Virex
Paul Holmes and Dave Dobbyn feature in new campaign
Progress on the Strategic and Action Plan for Public Health
Revocation of New Zealand’s Food Regulatory Measures
Immunisation a priority for the Ministry of Health
Meningococcal vaccine development
Gisborne Ministerial Inquiry implementation reports released

Public Health Perspectives Volume 5 No. 3 March 2002 (PDF, 264 KB)

Volume 5 No. 2 December 2001
In this issue:

Protect New Zealand Biosecurity Awareness Programme
Increasing Incidence of Obesity Demands a New Approach
2002 Immunisation Schedule
Organochlorines
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
2001: Another Peak Year for Meningococcal Disease
Waitara Better Homes Project
New Border Measures to Manage
BSE in Food Risk
Proposed Public Health Bill
Asian Tiger Mosquito Intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Visiting Research Fellow Programme
Interagency Committee on the Health Effects of Extremely Low and Radiofrequency Fields Established
Burden of Disease in New Zealand due to Physical Inactivity, Obesity, and Nutrition
Palmerston North Community-Based Needle Exchange Service to be Re-established
New Smokefree Legislation
Toolkits
Profile: Graeme Gillespie
Risk Profiles: Developing the Food Safety Risk
Management Framework

Public Health Perspectives Volume 5 No. 2 December 2001(227 KB)

Vol 2 No 4 , June 1999
In this issue:

Funding Mechanisms for Public Health
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Update
World Smokefree Day
New Zealand Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy
National Drug Policy - Progress Report

Public Health Perspectives Vol 2 No 4, June 1999 (PDF, 516 KB)

Vol 2 No 3, March 1999
In this issue:

Global Action on Tobacco
Food Administration Review - Establishing the Food Regulatory Agency
Progress on Health Outcome Targets 1998
Toxic Fumes from Waterbed Contamination
Polyurethane Condom Standard

Public Health Perspectives Vol 2 No 3, March 1999 (PDF, 464 KB)

Vol 2, No 2, December 1998
In this issue:

Information for Action
Introducing the Safety and Regulation Branch
Youth Suicide
Public Health Legislation Update
Succesful Prosecution Warning to Unsafe Food Operators

Public Health Perspectives Vol 2, No 2, December 1998 (PDF, 484 KB)

Vol 2, No 1, September 1998
In this issue:

The Bredth of Public Health
Action for Health and Independence
Skin Piercing Guidelines
Tuberculosis Workshop
Release of the National Drug Policy

Public Health Perspectives Vol 2, No 1, September 1998 (PDF, 410 KB)

Vol 1, No 4, June 1998
In this issue:

World health Organization Anniversary
Adult Immunisation
Health Start
Health for All Policy for the 21st Century
Foods Produced Using Gene Technology

Public Health Perspectives Vol 1, No 4, June 1998 (PDF, 748 KB)

Vol 1, No 3, March 1998
In this issue:

Strengthening Public Health Action: The strategic direction to improve, promote and protect the public health
Review of the Water Supplies Protection Regulations 1961
Nga Kupu Oranga - a new handbook for early childhood centres
Why Start?
Eradication Response to Exotic Mosquitoes

Public Health Perspectives Vol 1, No 3, March 1998 (PDF, 366 KB)

Vol 1, No 2, December 1997
In this issue:

Progress on Health Outcome Targets 1997 - The state of the public health in New Zealand
Family Violence
Strengthening Families
Pacific Peoples Health
The Consultation Calendar

Public Health Perspectives Vol 1, No 2, December 1997 (PDF, 637 kB)

Vol 1, No 1, September 1997
In this issue:

Drinking water standards
Health Regulations Review
Biosecurity
WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes
The Smokefree Environments Act
Mental Health Promotion for Younger and Older Adults

Public Health Perspectives Vol 1, No 1, September 1997 (PDF, 616 kB)

Also attached is the Jakarta Declaration on Health Promotion into the 21st Centuy (PDF, 21kB)

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