Tobacco Control and Smoking

News and updates

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2009 | 2008 | 2007

2009

6 Nov: New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey 2008: Quitting results

13 October: The National Tobacco Control Research Steering Group website dedicated to tobacco control research (www.tobaccoresearch.org.nz)

The website aims to be the key source of all things related to tobacco control research. It provides the following information:

Latest news/updates on tobacco control research in NZ
Access to the Tobacco Control Research Strategy 2009-2012
Funding sources
Research centres for tobacco control research
Contact details for researchers working in tobacco control in NZ
How to get connected to the tobacco control and research communities in NZ

8 Sep: From 1 September Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is available from a pharmacy if you have a prescription or a Quit Card. Quit Cards are available from a registered Quit Card provider including the free Quitline (0800 778 778). View more information on the PHARMAC website.

27 Aug: Scanning the Horizon: Recent Developments in Health Innovations and Technologies Newsletter, August 2009 - Useful information on Tobacco included.

2 Jun: Tobacco Trends 2008: A brief update of tobacco use in New Zealand
This report provides an overview of current smoking and tobacco consumption among New Zealanders over time, and presents some data from the 2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey

2 Jun: Methodology Report for the 2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey
This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Tobaco Use Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected of official statistics.

25 Feb: Implementing the ABC Approach for Smoking Cessation - Framework and work programme
This document sets out a framework for implementing the ABC approach for Smoking Cessation. It outlines the purpose and goals of the ABC approach, how it relates to different people and organisations in the health system and how it fits alongside other interventions aimed at reducing the number of people who smoke. The framework includes a high-level implementation plan including workstreams and actions. Recommendations are included for priority population groups and in particular, Māori, Pacific peoples and pregnant woman. The work programme begins implementation in 2009 and is supported and monitored by a governance and management structure.

2008

21 Sep: Smoke Emissions from 'Roll-Your-Own' Loose Leaf Tobacco Sold in NZ

28 Jun: Review of Tobacco Displays in New Zealand - Summary of results of the consultation process

20 Jun: A Framework for Smoking Cessation Training in New Zealand: A Report for the Ministry of Health

30 May: A Portrait of Health: Key Results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey - Smoking and Tobacco related sections now available

30 Mar: Smoking Not Our Future ad campaign kicks off

28 Mar: Graphic warning brochures now available

14 Mar: Factsheets on the new graphic warnings now available

27 Feb: New graphic warnings for cigarette packets

2007

28 Nov: Review of tobacco displays in New Zealand: Consultation Document

1 Aug: New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines: Aug 2007

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