Capabilities for living and lifelong learning: What's science got to do with it? Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Science capabilities are a set of ideas for teachers to think with about science education. There are five: gathering and interpreting data, using evidence, critiquing evidence,…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2012 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This publication contains facts, mortality rates, trends and major causes of death by age group, sex, ethnicity and district health board for deaths registered in 2012.…
Analysis of Household Crowding based on Census 2013 data Last Publication Date: 16 Dec 2014 Household crowding is linked to a number of health conditions, including rheumatic fever, meningococcal disease, respiratory infections including pneumonia and skin infections (eg, cellulitis), as well…
Annual Update of Key Results 2013/14: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 11 Dec 2014 This report provides a snapshot of the health of New Zealanders through the publication of 48 key indicators on health behaviours, health status and access to…
New Zealand Cancer Plan: Better, faster cancer care 2015–2018 Last Publication Date: 09 Dec 2014 Building on what has already been achieved, the New Zealand Cancer Plan 2015–2018 (the New Zealand Cancer Plan) sets out the cancer-related programmes, activities and services…
Child and youth mortality from motorcycle, quad bike and motorised agricultural vehicle use with a focus on deaths under age 15 years Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 This special report provides information on the mechanisms and circumstances surrounding deaths where the person was an operator or passenger of a two-, three- or four-wheeled…
Evaluation of Patient Safety Week, 3rd to 9th November 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 Patient Safety Week was an awareness raising week run by the Health Quality & Safety Commission as part of the Open for better care campaign. The purpose…
Alcohol-related attitudes in 2010, 2012, and 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a cross-sectional survey conducted every two years with a nationally-representative sample of New Zealand adults (aged 15 years and…
2014 Rheumatic fever campaign evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 In winter 2014, HPA and the Ministry of Health implemented a mass media campaign aimed at increasing awareness among parents and caregivers of at-risk children and…
Review of Tobacco Control Services Last Publication Date: 27 Nov 2014 New Zealand, tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death, and a major factor contributing to health inequality. Half of all long-term smokers die…
