1 in 5 Kiwis Experienced Stress in the Past Year
The latest Roy Morgan survey shows that 628,000 – or one in five – New Zealanders over 14 have experienced stress in the past year
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10850085
The relationship between adult learning and wellbeing: evidence from the 1958 National Child Development Study
In terms of the contribution of lifelong learning to wellbeing and health-related outcomes, we find that there is evidence of statistically significant and robust effects of participation in lifelong learning.
The cost of child health inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand: A preliminary scoping study
This preliminary study suggests that health sector spending is skewed towards non-Maori children despite evidence of greater Māori need. Eliminating child health inequities, particularly in primary care access, could result in significant economic benefits for New Zealand.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22640030
Metro-Auckland Pacific population health profile
The Pacific population health-profile presented in this report provides a “snapshot” of Pacific health in metro-Auckland. www.hiirc.org.nz/page/36556
Media Reporting of Global Health Issues and Events in New Zealand Daily Newspapers
Global health has received considerable attention over the past 20 years, with increased investment from some governments, nongovernment organisations and private philanthropists.
www.healthpromotion.org.au/journal/journal-downloads/article/1-hpja/435…
Risk Factors for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Antipsychotic dose escalation as a trigger for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): literature review and case series report
Langan J, Martin D, Shajahan P, Smith DJ
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:214 (29 November 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]
