The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report looking at electronic cigarettes and how they should be globally regulated. The […]
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E-cigarettes and quitting smoking – expert responds
People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use electronic […]
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In a comment article for the New Zealand Herald two leading public health academics explain what is needed to achieve […]
Continue readingE-cigarettes comparable to patches – NZ research
Electronic cigarettes are as effective as nicotine patches in aiding smokers to give up tobacco, according to new research. However […]
Continue readingSmoking genes predict risk – NZ study
Your DNA may play a significant role in determining whether or not you end up a smoker – and how […]
Continue readingSurvey provides health check for New Zealand
The results of the latest National Health Survey have been released, providing a snapshot of the health of New Zealand […]
Continue readingNew plain packaging research – experts respond
As New Zealand deliberates over the introduction of ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes, a new study confirms that such measures reduce […]
Continue readingBudget 2012 and tobacco taxes – Experts respond
Included in today’s Budget 2012 announcements was the plan to increase tax on tobacco and allocate new funding to prevent […]
Continue readingSmokers are more hazardous drinkers – NZMJ study
New research published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal has highlighted the link between unhealthy behaviours like drinking and […]
Continue readingSmoking in films R18?
British public health experts have made a call for films depicting smoking to be classified as R18, but a New […]
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