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global health

Updated: Zika virus outbreak – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 January 201628 March 2016

Concern over the current outbreak of the mosquito-spread Zika virus in the Americas is growing. The virus is likely to […]

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Lancet global obesity report – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 May 201428 March 2016

A brand new analysis of obesity worldwide has shown that global rates have climbed steadily over the last three decades […]

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Earth: population 7 billion and counting

In the News  |  Published: 01 November 201101 November 2011

The world population passed the seven billion mark on Monday (according to the UN), highlighting the population issues faced by […]

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New Zealand’s diabetes ‘epidemic’

In the News  |  Published: 27 June 201127 June 2011

New research has revealed New Zealand has one of the highest rates of diabetes among developed countries, drawing attention to […]

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Media Coverage: Kiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health

In the News  |  Published: 07 April 201115 April 2011

A review article published in the Lancet this week put forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds […]

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Kiwi scientists to UN: Top 5 Priorities for Health

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 April 201115 April 2011

A review article published in the Lancet today puts forward health priorities aimed at tackling some of the worlds biggest […]

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