After reviewing the evidence around puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, the Ministry of Health is taking a more precautionary approach. […]
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10-year plan for Pacific children’s health – Expert Reaction
Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s […]
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Overhaul of health support for under-fives – Expert Reaction
The government has signalled a major makeover to a screening and support programme for the earliest years of a child’s life. The Well […]
Continue readingChildhood obesity plan – Expert reaction
A wide-ranging series of initiatives designed to tackle childhood obesity was unveiled by the Government yesterday afternoon. The package is […]
Continue readingLaundry ‘pod’ poisoning risk – expert responds
Laundry ‘pods’ containing concentrated detergent pose a serious poisoning risk to young children, according to a new US study. Research […]
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Compared to good hand washing practice, using hand sanitisers does not reduce school sick leave in children, suggests New Zealand-led […]
Continue readingGrowing Up in NZ report – in the news
The latest report from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, ‘Now We Are Two‘, has delved deep into […]
Continue readingMeeting has obesity in the crosshairs
Experts gathering in Auckland this week have one health concern firmly in their sights: Australasia’s obesity epidemic. The Australia and […]
Continue readingNational Immunisation Week
New Zealand’s immunisation program has drastically reduced the prevalence of many potentially life-threatening communicable diseases, but it wont rest on […]
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