Is social isolation a public health issue? A media analysis in Aotearoa/New Zealand

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Breheny ◽  
Christina Severinsen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand

scholarly journals Development and Feasibility of a Low-Cost, Pacific Community-Focussed, Weight Management Programme in Glen Innes, Auckland

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Susan Pirrit ◽  
Jennifer Utter ◽  
Vili Nosa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Weight Management Programme ◽  
Pacific Community

Background: Obesity is a significant nutritional public health issue in New Zealand, with 32%of adults (15 yrs+) classified as obese and a further 34% overweight but not obese [...]

The Epidemiology of Māori Suicide in Aotearoa/New Zealand

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Coupe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand

AbstractSuicide is a Māori Public Health Issue. Suicide rates in Aotearoa/New Zealand are amongst the highest in OECD countries in the 15-24 year age group and second only to Hungary in other age groups (WHO, 1996; Disley & Coggan, 1996). Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people under the age of 25 years in Aotearoa/New Zealand and a major public health problem (Coggan, 1997). Approximatel, 540 New Zealanders kill themselves each year (Rose, Hatcher, & Koelmeyer, 1999). The total Māori suicide rate (per 100 000) increased to 17.5 in 1997, compared to non-Māori (13.1), and the Māori youth suicide rate (33.9) far exceeded the equivalent non-Māori rate (24.3), reflecting the disparity between Māori and non-Māori (Ministry of Health, 1997). This paper aims to present epidemiological data on Māori suicide and then use the existing literature to discuss possible reasons for the high Māori rate.

scholarly journals Health research saves lives

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Research Investment

Abstract This presentation will argue that increased investment in health research is a significant public health imperative. It will use New Zealand as an illustrative case study and also draw upon international experiences. Over the last ten years New Zealand government investment allocated to health research has stood at between 0.6% and 0.8% of government health care costs. Health research advocacy organisation New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) argues that the level of investment should be increased to at least 2.4% in order to align with international norms, improve the population's health and well-being and save lives. New Zealand's annual amenable and non-amenable premature mortality currently stands at about 5000 and 7000 deaths respectively. Increased investment in health research holds the key to significantly impacting these figures and should be regarded as an important public health issue. NZHR is one of five similar health research advocacy organisations globally, the others being Research America, Research Canada, Research Sweden and Research Australia. All consistently demonstrate strong public support for their governments to be more actively committed to achieving increased investment in health research. New Zealand is scheduled to have a General Election in September 2020, so the results of NZHR's own polling, supported by that of our sibling organisations, are of particular relevance as NZHR seeks to make health research investment an election issue. The presentation will include comparative information from the five health research advocacy organisations globally, and will note that health researchers irrespective of where they are based are part of an international community where knowledge is shared to the benefit of all nations globally. The presentation therefore will challenge all countries, including New Zealand, to examine, and where necessary address, the adequacy of their own levels of health research investment. Key messages Health research saves lives. Health research investment is a public health issue.

Identifying changes in trends in the age standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M Hille
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Piecewise Linear ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Piecewise Linear Regression ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Males And Females

ObjectiveTo identify changes in the linear trend of the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia for all persons, males, and females. MethodsA two-piece piecewise linear regression was fitted to the data. The piecewise breakpoint varied through an iterative process to determine the model that best fits the data.ResultsStatistically significant changes in the trendof the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia were found for all persons, males, and females. The optimal breakpoint for all persons and males was at 1998. For females, the optimal breakpoint was at 2005. The trend after these breakpoints was flatter than prior to the breakpoints, but still positive.ConclusionMelanoma is a significant public health issue in Australia. Overall incidence continues to increase. However, the rate at which the incidence is increasing appears to be decreasing.

Locking down behavioural compliance: The role of emotion and emotion regulation in breaches of COVID-19 mitigation measures in Aotearoa New Zealand

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110299
Author(s):  
Terise Broodryk ◽  
Kealagh Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Insight Into

Although anxiety and worry can motivate engagement with COVID-19 preventative behaviours, people may cognitively reframe these unpleasant emotions, restoring wellbeing at the cost of public health behaviours. New Zealand young adults ( n = 278) experiencing nationwide COVID-19 lockdown reported their worry, anxiety, reappraisal and lockdown compliance. Despite high knowledge of lockdown policies, 92.5% of participants reported one or more policy breaches ( M  = 2.74, SD = 1.86). Counter to predictions, no relationships were found between anxiety or worry with reappraisal or lockdown breaches. Findings highlight the importance of targeting young adults in promoting lockdown compliance and offer further insight into the role of emotion during a pandemic.

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