Preventative health/wellness
This section contains information on a variety of preventative health topics, listed below.
In this section
- The Violence Intervention Programme supports health sector family violence programmes throughout New Zealand. This section provides resources on implementing violence intervention programmes and reports on their effectiveness. Read more
- Water fluoridation is a proven public health measure to reduce dental caries. This section provides information about fluoride and its importance for oral health. Read more
- Immunisation is one of the most effective medical interventions to prevent disease. This section provides information about immunisation in New Zealand, including the National Immunisation Schedule and immunisation programme decisions. Read more
- The Ministry works to ensure that nutrition recommendations for New Zealand health practitioners and consumers have a sound evidence base. This section covers the Food and Nutrition Guidelines, recommended nutrient intakes, and includes resources for schools. Read more
- This section provides information on child and teenage dental care, and oral health resources for health professionals and the public. Read more
- Physical activity can help people live longer, healthier lives. This section covers the Physical Activity Guidelines, activity levels in New Zealand, and the Green Prescription programme aimed at reducing inactivity. Read more
- The Ministry of Health is tasked with the funding and coordination of problem gambling services. This section covers problem gambling services, the data on their use, and the problem gambling levy. Read more
- The National Screening Unit provides health screening programmes in New Zealand, including screenings for breast and cervical cancer, newborn hearing and metabolic screening, and antenatal HIV screening. Read more
- Information and resources on sexual and reproductive health. Read more
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