Health
High-risk mothers missing out on mental health checks
One in five Australian mothers is not receiving critical perinatal mental health checks, a University of Queensland study has found.
Jun 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
Hearing loss linked to poor school attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The first study investigating the independent impact of hearing impairment (HI) on school attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has been released today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
The cost of obesity examined
Researchers from The University of Auckland have announced the results of a recent study showing that overweight and obesity in New Zealand costs the country between NZ$722 million and NZ$849 million a year in health care ...
Dec 11, 2012
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Health
Study calls for urgent regulation of unhealthy home deliveries
Ordering an online Uber Eats, other food, alcohol or vaping delivery from the comfort of your couch is hugely popular—but a new study is calling for urgent Government action, due to concerns unregulated, on-demand home ...
Apr 7, 2022
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Health
Vaping with nicotine more common than smoking among NZ teens
More than a third of New Zealand high school students have tried vaping, with 10 percent vaping regularly and six percent vaping weekly or more often, researchers have found.
Oct 18, 2021
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Health
Vast majority of vaping shops in WA are near schools or in poorer areas, researchers find
New research shows that vape stores are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas. Public health experts say the alarming data reinforces the pressing need for the Federal Government's planned further regulation ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health
We asked more than 700 Australian teens where they bought their vapes. Here's what they said
Teen vaping has been in the news, with reports of rapidly increasing use and illegal sales of e-cigarettes.
Sep 27, 2022
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Health
Suicide linked to partner violence for New Zealand women
New Zealand women who have experienced partner violence are more likely to contemplate suicide, according to New Zealand findings published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health last week.
Nov 1, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New research shows hard-hitting campaigns can help prevent drinking during pregnancy
New research published Nov. 21 is putting alcohol use during pregnancy in the spotlight, prompting calls from public health experts for ongoing investment in hard-hitting campaigns to support alcohol-free pregnancies.
Nov 24, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds solving obesity epidemic can start at home
Fighting the wave of adolescent obesity in New Zealand could be as simple as establishing family rules and routines around food consumption and limiting screen time, a new University of Otago study has found.
Sep 21, 2017
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