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Tobacco control

Changing public attitudes about smoking. In Fact

In 2010, around four in five (79%) people agreed that smoking was a real problem in New Zealand, regardless of demographic background. Agreement was higher in 2010 than in 2008. In 2010, around four in five (79%) also agreed that that society disapproves of smoking.

Skin cancer prevention

National sun exposure survey 2009/10. Youth report

Started in 1994, this ongoing sun protection survey takes place every three years, and collects information on New Zealanders' sun protection behaviour and attitudes. This document presents responses of a youth sample aged 13-17 years and the younger adult sample aged 18-24 years.

Health and Lifestyles Survey 2010. Methodology Report

The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and parents and caregivers of 5 to16-year-olds. The HLS is managed by the Health Sponsorship Council (HSC) and collects information relating to HSC's key programme areas - tobacco control, sun safety, problem gambling and healthy eating.

Tobacco control

Face the Facts - what did we learn? In the Loop

A summary of the learnings about the Face the Facts campaign.

Minimising gambling harm

The Gaming and Betting Activities Survey 2006/07. Executive summary

The Gaming and Betting Activities Survey 2006/07: New Zealanders' knowledge, views and experiences of gambling and gambling-related harm is part of the Ministry of Health's response to problem gambling.

Tobacco control

Public concern about tobacco. In Fact

Most people think that smoking is still an important health issue, that society disapproves of smoking, and that smoking is a real problem in New Zealand.

Tobacco control

Parental influence on children's smoking. In Fact

In the Health Sponsorship Council’s (HSC’s) 2008 Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS), respondents were asked a series of questions to assess their perceptions of parental influence on children’s smoking.

Tobacco control

What encourages people to smoke? In Fact

It is important to know what encourages people to smoke so that efforts can be made to reduce exposure to things that encourage smoking.

Tobacco control

Face the Facts - campaign evaluation 2010

Face the Facts was launched in April 2009 to present some hard-hitting facts about tobacco consumption in New Zealand.

Minimising gambling harm

Public opinion on pokies. Preliminary findings

This study uses the data collected in the Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) and assesses results for public opinions on pokies.

Skin cancer prevention

National sun exposure survey 2009/10. Topline report

Started in 1994, this ongoing sun protection survey takes place every three years, and collects information on New Zealanders' sun protection behaviour and attitudes. Topline results from the 2009/10 survey are presented in this document.

Far North Co-location Project Evaluation Indicator Framework

Excerpts from the draft Far North Co-location Project midpoint evaluation.