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2017 HSSS report published
This latest report (2017) on the adverse health effects of exposure to hazardous substances in New Zealand has been released and can be found here Key Findings There were 41 hazardous substances-related deaths registered in 2014 compared to 44 deaths in 2013 Males had higher rates of mortality than females from hazardous substances There were no deaths of children less than five years old from 2006 to 2014 due to hazardous substances exposure Toxic effects of carbon monoxide contributed to 379 deaths between 2006 and 2014, of which 362 were intentional exposures or suicides.
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2015-2016 Hazardous substance and Lead notifications factsheets
We have recently released factsheets on hazardous substances and lead absorption notifications in 2015-2016 Read more or download the factsheet on hazardous substances notifications or the factsheet on lead absorption notifications.
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Updated factsheets for transport
In 2016/17, 2.6% of children and 3.2% of adults had an unmet GP need due to a lack of transport (about 148,000 New Zealanders).
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Road traffic injury deaths and hospitalisations
Road transport injuries have a large health impact Traffic-related deaths and injuries are the main health impact of road transport in Aotearoa New Zealand [1].
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Oral Health Statistics Updated
This latest factsheet on children's oral health in New Zealand has been released and can be found here Children in fluoridated areas generally have better oral health Oral health status differs by region and ethnicity In 2016, more 5-year-olds and children in Year 8 were caries-free compared to 2000 Check out the Indicator page for updated interactive tables and maps.
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PAWS launched
Our EHI team has collaborated with the EpiCentre to create PAWS (people • animals • wellbeing • surveillance).
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Who is more vulnerable to environmental hazards?
Who is more vulnerable?Some population groups may be more vulnerable to the negative impacts of an environmental hazard on their health or wellbeing.
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Our work
Environmental Health Intelligence New Zealand (EHINZ), Massey University, Wellington, monitors and provides intelligence on the effect of the environment on human and animal health.
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Factsheets updated with new DHB data from the New Zealand Health Survey
Data by District Health Board (DHB) for 2014–17 are now available in the following factsheets: - asthma prevalence in children, 2016/17 - unmet need for GP services due to a lack of transport, 2016/17 - active transport to and from school, 2016/17 These data comes from the latest New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) regional data, available on the Ministry of Health NZHS webpage.
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New meningococcal disease indicator released
We have recently released a new indicator on meningococcal disease in children.
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