Awareness of the ‘Smokefree 2025’ goal: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2015 The Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA’s) Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) provides insight into New Zealanders’ tobacco-related behaviours and attitudes, including their awareness of the Government’s goal…
Young people's opinions on tobacco control measures - 2014 - In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 To regularly monitor young people’s opinions about tobacco control and aid the development of appropriate health promotion strategies, participants in the 2014 YIS were asked whether…
Young people's awareness of 'Smokefree 2025' - 2014 - In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 In March 2011, the New Zealand Government committed to a goal of New Zealand becoming smokefree by the year 2025, where less than 5% of the…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Public opinion on councils’ role to provide shade in public places: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 HPA’s SunSmart programme encourages New Zealanders to reduce excessive sun exposure by staying in the shade, as well as adopting other sun protection behaviours. In addition…
Sun Exposure Survey 2013 Youth Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) undertakes the Sun Exposure Survey (SES) every three years. The purpose of this ongoing research is to collect consistent information on…
Environmental Radioactivity in New Zealand and Rarotonga: Annual Report 2011 Last Publication Date: 08 May 2014 Results of the Ministry of Health's environmental radioactivity monitoring programme are published annually in the Environmental Radioactivity in New Zealand and Rarotonga - Annual Report. The atmosphere…
Evaluation of the 'Don't Let the Sun Get Under Your Skin' campaign Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The sun safety programme of HPA launched a campaign, ‘Don’t Let the Sun Get Under Your Skin’ (UYS), to promote sun-safe knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among…
Summer weekend sunburn by non-modifiable personal risk factors for developing melanoma: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2013 New Zealand and Australia have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Three risk factors for developing melanoma include skin type, skin colour, and family…
Sun Exposure Survey 2013: Topline Time Series Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2013 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) undertakes the Sun Exposure Survey (SES) every three years. The purpose of this ongoing research is to collect consistent information on…
