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Postnatal Depression in New Zealand: Findings from the 2015 New...

The purpose of this report is to add to current knowledge around postnatal depression (PND) in New Zealand by providing an indication of PND prevalence as well as an overview of the social and life experiences, as well as help-seeking knowledge and attitudes, of women who might be experiencing PND.

Types of alcohol consumed by adults on last occasion: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact

The type of alcohol consumed on typical drinking occasions varies by the drinkers’ sex, age and ethnicity (Ministry of Health, 2015). Those who drink at harmful levels have different preferences for the type of alcohol and the price of alcohol purchased compared to other types of drinkers, such as low-risk drinkers (Ministry of Justice, 2014).

Number of alcoholic drinks and time spent drinking on last occasion:...

The pattern of drinking alcohol on an occasion (how much a person drinks and how fast) is related to the level of intoxication, and the risk of injury (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2009). Low-risk alcohol drinking advice for adults on a single occasion is no more than four standard drinks for women and no more than five standard drinks for men (Health Promotion Agency, 2015).

Experiences with drinking culture in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact

This fact sheet reports on New Zealand adults’ experiences and expectations relating to behaviour and pressures in drinking environments.

Cutting back on drinking: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact

This fact sheet looks at the extent to which New Zealand adults are considering changing their alcohol consumption and seeking information and support to help them do so.

Perceptions of drinking culture in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact

This fact sheet reports on attitudes and perceptions about drinking culture among New Zealand adults (aged 18-years-and-over).

Alcohol use by 15 to 17-year-olds: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact

The HPA’s Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) monitors New Zealanders’ behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol, including alcohol consumption in the past month. This fact sheet examines 15 to 17-year-olds’ alcohol use.

People’s estimates of risky drinking behaviour in New Zealand: 2014/15...

The Health Promotion Agency (HPA)’s Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) monitors New Zealanders’ behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol, including questions about social norm perceptions of alcohol consumption. This fact sheet reports on people’s estimates of risky drinking behaviour among adults.

Nutrition and physical activity

Health Star Rating Monitoring and Evaluation

The Health Star Rating (HSR) is a new voluntary front-of-pack labelling system developed for use in New Zealand and Australia.

Tobacco control

In Fact: Smoking cessation behaviours in the past 12 months: quit attempts...

New Zealand has a goal of reducing smoking prevalence to a minimal level by 2025 (often referred to as ‘Smokefree 2025’).1 This goal is supported by one of the six New Zealand health targets: better help for smokers to quit that is designed to prompt smokers to make a quit attempt and use evidence-based cessation support.2 Cessation support available includes a range of services and

Nutrition and physical activity

Parents’ and caregivers’ opinions on limiting access to unhealthy foods...

This fact sheet reports on parents’ and caregivers’ attitudes on their child’s access at school to high fat foods and sugary drinks and foods in the 2014 HLS.

Awareness of sources of help for depression: In Fact

Through the National Depression Initiative (NDI), the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) aims to help reduce the impact of depression on New Zealanders by aiding early recognition and recovery, for both adults and young people. The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) monitors knowledge and awareness of depression in New Zealand.