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272 notifications of five mosquito-borne diseases were recorded in New Zealand in 2019
Here are some of the key facts from our latest factsheet on "Mosquito-borne diseases in New Zealand".
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Non-melanoma skin cancer rates are consistently highest for males
Here are some of the key facts from our latest factsheet on "Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths".
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There is no 'safe' level of lead exposure. Lead can be harmful to people of all ages, but the health risk is highest for children.
We have updated our Non-occupational/unknown source of lead absorption notifications indicators in the hazardous substances domain.
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Ammonia and carbon monoxide were the most commonly notified substances in 2020
We have updated our Hazardous substances notifications indicators in the hazardous substances domain.
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Children under five years have the highest hospitalisation rates for ‘Other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances’, ‘Organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours’ and ‘Pesticides’
We have updated our 'Unintentional hazardous substances-related hospitalisations' indicators in the hazardous substances domain.
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Resources for health professionals
Information about HSDIRT for health professionalsIf you are a healthcare professional, you need to use the HSDIRT tool to report injuries and diseases that you suspect are caused by a hazardous substance.
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Marked reduction in LRTI hospitalisations in 0–4 year olds in 2020
Here are some of the key facts from our latest factsheet on Lower respiratory tract infection hospitalisations children aged 0-4 years.
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Most leptospirosis cases are people with at-risk occupations
Here are some of the key facts from our latest factsheet on Leptospirosis notifications.
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Energy use
Emissions produced by the energy sector can affect healthThe burning of fossil fuels (such as oil, gas, and coal) produces harmful emissions of gases and particulate matter, negatively affecting air quality and health.
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Asthma
New Zealand has high asthma rates in children compared with other countries New Zealand has a high prevalence rate of asthma in children than other countries [1,2].
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