Racism effects health of Maori in New Zealand
Racism may have a detrimental effect on the health of Maori in New Zealand, according to a paper in this week's issue of The Lancet. ...... An increasing amount of research suggests that racism has major health consequences. Most of this work has been done in the USA and, more recently the UK. However, little is known about the effect of racism on health inequalities in other countries. ...... Ma...New Zealand's Maoris receiving more hospital care of suboptimal standard than non-Maoris
The quality of hospital care received by New Zealand's indigenous Maori population may be poorer than that received by New Zealand citizens of non-Maori origin, according to a paper in this week's issue of The Lancet....... New Zealand's Maori have substantial disadvantages in health status compared with the majority population, who are principally of British migrant origin. For example, life exp...Smokefree bars policy in New Zealand shows economic benefits and growing support
The introduction of a smokefree law in bars and restaurants in New Zealand has had positive health and economic impacts. A study published recently in the open access journal BMC Public Health reveals that the proportion of smokers who reported smoking more when going out to public social venues halved following the implementation of the 2003 New Zealand Smokefree Environments Act. Support from s...