An overarching health policy needs a strong focus on prevention up front, but at a population level, reflecting the evidence that this is where the greatest gains can be made for the cheapest price – especially policies on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Exactly what we need is exactly what is missing from NZ First’s very limited health policy.
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2610/S00045/nz-first-health-policy-lazy-simplistic-vibes-and-vitamins-but-no-evidence.htm
#nzpol #health #vote
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