Get engagedThis page leads you to a little bit of detail about some leading public health issues and why we think they are important. We will provide links to more information – either produced by the PHA or by somebody else. We also provide some links to other important documents and/or organisations. AlcoholAlcohol imposes a heavy burden on the health system.The United Nations affirmed alcohol as one of the four major risk factors in the four major noncommunicable diseases: cardiovascular disease; diabetes; cancer and chronic respiratory disease. More ChildrenThe PHA is concerned that all children in New Zealand have the very best start in life. Children matter because they are human and deserve full human rights. More Climate changeThe World Health Organization has described climate change as the defining issue for public health for the 21st century. More FluorideThe PHA supports community water fluoridation as an effective, ethical public health measure which protects and promotes oral health, and reduces inequalities in New Zealand. More Food and nutritionA balanced diet is essential for good health. Poor nutrition is a major source of ill health and death, and a cause of health inequalities. More Housing
Poor quality housing is a public health issue for New Zealand. More InequitiesSocial and economic factors have a fundamental impact on health. More Institutional racismInstitutional racism is defined as an entrenched pattern of differences in access to resources and power determined by race, which advantages one sub-population while disadvantaging another. More Māori wellbeingAdvocating public health policy for Māori is one of the key planks of the PHA’s strategic plan. More Physical activity There is a global trend of decreasing levels of individual physical activity. More Ultraviolet Radiation & SunbedsNew Zealand has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world. Melanoma is the fourth most commonly registered cancer here, the most commonly registered cancer in men and the second most commonly registered cancer in women in the age group 25-44 years. More Tobacco controlTobacco smoking is a significant cause of death and suffering for thousands of New Zealanders each year. More Trade agreementsTrade is a health issue. The PHA supports a fair regime of trade/investment law that: More Public health documents
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