Canadian Professor Paul McDonald is the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Massey’s new College of Health. He talks to Malcolm Wood.
May
23
Public health issue: mining the data
The problem with our public health system is not a lack of data but a lack of analysis says Associate Professor Barry Borman.
May
23
Public health issue: home safety
Professor Chris Cunningham writes about an injury prevention for homes. Could this be the precursor to a building warrant of fitness scheme?
May
23
Public health issue: osteoporosis
Osteoporosis costs New Zealand around $1.15 billion per year as well as exacting a huge toll in quality of life. Professor Marlena Kruger writes about a disease that needs more public attention.
May
22
Public health issue: inactivity
Why we need to do something about so many of us doing so little. By Professor Karen Witten, James Faulkner and Sarah Shultz.
May
22
Public health issue: fairness
What damage is institutionalised unfairness doing to the health of New Zealanders and what can we do about it? Professor Don Matheson writes.
May
22
Public health issue: new psychoactive substances
Dr Chris Wilkins writes about the proliferation of new psychoactive substances and what they mean for New Zealand.
May
22
Public health issue: alcohol and social media marketing
The liquor industry, long a master of old-school marketing techniques, is leading the way in its social media marketing, says Associate Professor Antonia Lyons.
May
22
Public health issue: sleep
Professor Philippa Gander, director of the Sleep/Wake Research Centre writes.
May
22
Public health issue: tobacco control
Professor Paul McDonald has had a career-long involvement in the public health issue of tobacco.
