This report provides insights into the relationship between excess weight and COVID-19. Evidence has been brought together from the UK and international studies published during the pandemic.This report has used a pragmatic methodology and is not a systematic review however despite the limitations in the...
Three years ago, in the remote community of Milingimbi in the Northern Territory of Australia residents struggled to find fresh fruit and vegetables but now the community has come up with a way to supplement the supply, while also passing on traditional practices. Read case study ...
Health concerns, sustainability and changing diets are some of the reasons people are choosing plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk. This rise in popularity has led to an increased range of milk alternatives becoming available. Generally, these alternatives contain less nutrients than cow’s milk. In particular,...
This document, published by the Ministry of Health on 13 June 2020, provides a new direction for Pacific health. The plan can be used as a tool for planning, prioritising actions, and developing new and innovative methods of delivering results to improve Pacific health. Download Plan ...
In partnership with New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency have developed an A3 poster to show we don’t need sports or energy drinks to fuel a busy day. Water is the best choice - any time, any place, any activity Download resource ...
.This is a summary of what we know about physical health equity, including recent findings from the 2020 evidence update report. This latest update builds on the previous two reviews from Te Pou in 2014 and 2017. It brings together the latest published research on...
The Brief summarises the call from the Coalition to the next government to step up its action in public health prevention, especially in reducing the damage caused by tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food. Download Brief ...
In this case study students at Moanataiari School in Thames show the value of composting in a school environment. Watch Video ...
Preventing and treating pelvic floor injury can improve a persons' ability to do physical activity for life.Research shows there are ways of helping to minimise the risk of damage during childbirth, and helping to stop symptoms developing later in life. Read here ...
This report identifies and summarises the current and future trends in chronic disease prevention research in Australia and globally. A literature review was conducted to capture a broad view of the current research landscape in prevention, including both grey literature (policy and government documents and...
