Tobacco Control and Smoking Publications 2009 |2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 2009 June 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 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. February 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. Back to top 2008 September Mainstream Smoke Emissions from ‘Roll-Your-Own’ Loose Leaf Tobacco Sold in New Zealand Mainstream Smoke Emissions from 'Roll-Your-Own' Loose Leaf Tobacco Sold in New Zealand analyses the smoke emissions from several ‘regular’ and ’mild’ brands of loose (Roll-Your-Own) tobacco available in New Zealand and one manufactured cigarette. June Literature Review for the Revision of the New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines This document reviews current best evidence for what smoking cessation practices work, paying particular attention to specific population groups such as people who use mental health services, and considers more recent and ‘alternative’ cessation therapies. Review of Tobacco Displays in New Zealand - Summary of results of the consultation process A Framework for Smoking Cessation Training in New Zealand: A Report for the Ministry of Health This document outlines a framework for providing smoking cessation training in New Zealand. A Portrait of Health - Key Results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey: Second-hand smoke exposure and Tobacco use sections only (PDF, 308 KB) The 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey found New Zealand's smoking rate has fallen to its lowest level since monitoring of tobacco use began more than thirty years ago. Smoking prevalence is now at a record low of 19.9 per cent for current smokers (aged 15 years and over). January Global Youth Tobacco Surveillance 2000-2007 This World Health Organisation (WHO) and Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) report monitors tobacco use among youth; guide countries in their national tobacco prevention and control programmes; and facilitates comparison of tobacco-related data at the national, regional, and global levels. Back to top 2007 December Review of Tobacco Displays in New Zealand: Consultation Document The Ministry of Health is reviewing the display of tobacco products in retail settings, such as dairies, convenience stores, supermarkets and service stations. Submissions close 15 February 2008. November Reducing the Harm Caused by Tobacco Health Target These series of reports monitor the national health outcome target relating to tobacco use. Health targets were introduced in 2007 for the New Zealand health sector to focus resources and improve performance in 10 key areas. August New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines: August 2007 This document provides updated guidance for health care workers in their contacts with people who smoke tobacco. The guidelines make recommendations for the use of evidence-based interventions in priority population groups, in particular Māori, Pacific peoples, pregnant women and people who use mental health and addiction services. June 2006 ASH Year 10 Survey (www.ash.org.nz) This survey is conducted annually amongst about 30,000 New Zealand students aged 14 and 15 years old. The 2007 survey found youth smoking rates had dropped to 12.8 per cent. The New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey 2006 The New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey (NZTUS) is a national tobacco use survey and is repeated two out of every three years. The NZTUS was in field for the first time in 2006. May Review of the Evidence for Major Population-Level Tobacco Control Interventions This review aims to identify the most recent scientific evidence for the effectiveness of major population-level tobacco control intervention and to consider the findings and their implications in a New Zealand context. March National Drug Policy 2007 - 2012 The National Drug Policy 2007-2012 sets out the Government’s policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs within a single framework. Back to top 2006 December Tobacco Trends 2006: Monitoring Tobacco use in New Zealand Tobacco Trends 2006 provides robust estimates of the prevalence of tobacco use in New Zealand. These estimates are updated annually and trends are presented where possible. Estimates are broken down by gender, ethnic group, age group and smoker type. After the Smoke has Cleared: Evaluation of the Impact of a New Smokefree Law This report details an evaluation of the process and outcomes of the sections of the 2003 Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act relating to the extension of smokefree workplace from the provisions of the Smoke-free Environments Act (1990). April Māori Smoking and Tobacco Use Fact Sheet The fact sheet Māori Smoking & Tobacco Use provides key facts and information in relation to smoking rates, exposure to second hand smoke in the home and quit rates for smoking. Back to top 2005 December The Smoke is Clearing: Anniversary Report 2005 A first anniversary report assessing impacts of the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act (2003) has found strong public support, increasing patronage trends in bars, and no significant economic impacts for hospitality venues overall. October Tobacco Facts 2005 This report presents data from the 2004 ACNielsen (NZ) Ltd Survey, the 2004 ASH Year 10 survey, and data from Statistics New Zealand on tobacco products released and annual tobacco returns. September Attitudes to smokefree bars among a cohort of New Zealand bar managers Interim report on a longitudinal study of 346 New Zealand bar managers in November 2004 and May 2005. May Seeing through the Smoke: Tobacco monitoring in New Zealand This report extends the brief section on monitoring included in Clearing the Smoke, the Ministry of Health’s five-year strategic plan for tobacco control (2004–2009), and provides a more detailed overview of the current state of tobacco monitoring in New Zealand. April A Study of Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposures in Bars from Three Regions in New Zealand: Results Prior to Implementation of Ban in Smoking in Bars A report summarising a national cotinine study of second-hand smoke exposure for patrons in a sample of 30 urban, suburban or rural New Zealand bars, conducted in 2004 (before the smoking bans came into effect). Back to top 2004 September Clearing the Smoke: A five-year plan for tobacco control in New Zealand 2004–2009 This plan represents another milestone in the progress towards minimising the harm from tobacco in this country May Internal and Open Areas under the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 as at 25 May 2004 From 10 December 2004, the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 requires all internal areas of workplaces, licensed premises and certain public enclosed premises to become smoke free. In this document the Ministry of Health offers general advice about the requirements of the Act and how it will be applied. Back to top 2003 December Tobacco Facts 2003 (Public Health Intelligence Occasional Report No 20) The data in this report will contribute to targeting tobacco control initiatives and is relevant to tobacco control policy-makers and tobacco control agencies. July Aukati Kai Paipa 2000 Evaluation of culturally appropriate smoking cessation programme for Maori women and their whānau. Back to top 2002 May Tobacco Facts 2002 Tobacco Facts is updated annually, and provides the latest adult and youth smoking prevalence data. Also provided is information regarding the quantity of tobacco products released in New Zealand. Back to top 2001 May Tobacco Facts 2001 The following smoking prevalence information is derived from consumer surveys conducted by ACNielsen (NZ) Ltd in people’s homes. These surveys include tobacco-related questions (commissioned by the Ministry of Health). Smoking prevalence information relates to those aged 15 years and over. March Assessment of Exposures of New Zealand Hospitality Workers to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)1 has been associated with increases in risk to explosed non-smokers of a number of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and stroke (Kawachi and Cold itz 1999; Lubin 1999). In New Zealand, to reduce the health risks associated with ETS exposure at work, the Smoke- free Environments Act 1990 requires every employer to have a written policy on smoking in the workplace. Morbidity attributable to second hand cigarette smoke in New Zealand Second hand smoke (SHS) increases the risk of many diseases: children are especially susceptible. Many New Zealanders are still exposed to SHS despite the progress that has been made in the last ten years in reducing tobacco use. The aim of this report is to estimate the amount of non-fatal illness in New Zealand that is caused by SHS. Back to top 2000 September Deaths Attributable to Second Hand Tobacco Smoke in New Zealand There are about 388 deaths caused by SHS in New Zealand each year. This represents an additional 8% over and above deaths due to direct smoking and about three quarters the number of people killed each year on the roads in New Zealand in recent years. May Trends in cigarette smoking and purchasing by fourth-form students in New Zealand, 1992, 1997 and 1998 This document charts the trend in fourth form smoking prevalence 1992, 1997 and 1998 using data from cross-sectional, anonymous surveys of fourth formers in 80 secondary schools with over 10,000 responses per survey. May Tobacco Facts 2000 This document presents New Zealand smoking prevalence information derived from consumer surveys conducted by AC Nielsen Ltd in people's homes. These surveys include tobacco-related questions. The smoking prevalence information relates to those aged 15 years and over. 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