Guidance for Improving Supportive Care for Adults with Cancer in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2010 The aim of this guidance document is to improve the quality of life for people affected by cancer by improving access to and the quality of…
Ta'iala mo Tufuga Tā Tatau a Sāmoa Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2010 These guidelines address measures to improve the safety of customary tattooing and are of relevance to tattooists, public health units and Medical Officers of Health. These guidelines…
Assessment of Public Health Risk from the Remediation of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site, Mapua, Nelson Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2010 This report contains the results of the investigation into possible public health effects resulting from the Mapua contaminated site remediation. The report was written by the Nelson…
How to increase the delivery of effective smoking cessation treatments in primary care settings Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2010 This report summarises the evidence on the delivery of effective smoking cessation. It focuses on the ABC approach to smoking cessation which brings with it a…
Cancer Projections: Incidence 2004-08 to 2014-18 Last Publication Date: 02 Jan 2009 This report updates the cancer incidence projections produced by the Ministry of Health since 2002. Overall, the risk of cancer is expected to stabilise or even decline…
Early Protection Immunisation Programme: Information pack Last Publication Date: 02 Jan 2009 Information for DHBs, PHOs and vaccination providers about the Early Protection Influenza Immunisation Programme commencing on 1 February 2010. The Pack includes information on the Early Protection…
Prevalence of Opportunistic Melanoma Screening in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This paper quantifies the prevalence of opportunistic melanoma screening in New Zealand in 2008
Asian Health in Aotearoa in 2006 - 2007: trends since 2002-2003 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 The report presents significant new findings to inform health planners and funders about the health status of the Asian populations that they serve. Data analysed in…
Te Toi Hauora-Nui: Achieving excellence through innovative Māori health service delivery Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2009 Te Toi Hauora-nui provides information about innovative service approaches to improving Māori health, with particular emphasis on cardiovascular and diabetes mellitus programmes delivered in the primary…
Māori Smoking and Tobacco Use 2009 Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2009 This profile provides key facts and information about Māori smoking and tobacco use compared to non-Māori. It presents data on daily smoking rates over time, current…
