The Māori Affairs Select Committee’s investigation into the tobacco industry has invigorated the debate about becoming tobacco-free, and placed New Zealand at the forefront internationally of reducing the impact of tobacco on health in a similar manner to our nuclear-free stance in the 1980s. Professor Edwards investigates the need for a tobacco-free New Zealand and explores the best options for achieving the 2020 vision.
The Māori Affairs Select Committee’s investigation into the tobacco industry has invigorated the debate about becoming tobacco-free, and placed New Zealand at the forefront internationally of reducing the impact of tobacco on health in a similar manner to our nuclear-free stance in the 1980s. Professor Edwards investigates the need for a tobacco-free New Zealand and explores the best options for achieving the 2020 vision.
For most of the 20th century, New Zealand led the world in rates of edentulism, the total loss of teeth. The oral health demands of older people were often centred on providing, maintaining and replacing dentures. This situation is changing rapidly as post-war baby boomers enter retirement, many keeping their teeth. Professor Thomson describes the immense impact this will have on our dental system.
For most of the 20th century, New Zealand led the world in rates of edentulism, the total loss of teeth. The oral health demands of older people were often centred on providing, maintaining and replacing dentures. This situation is changing rapidly as post-war baby boomers enter retirement, many keeping their teeth. Professor Thomson describes the immense impact this will have on our dental system.