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Showing posts with label The cost of unhealthy habits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The cost of unhealthy habits. Show all posts

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Kerre Woodham: Unhealthy habits are a matter of choice not a lack of education


A new report says the health of New Zealanders is declining, and that it's costing us dearly- in the billions of dollars with more billions to come. The report, released by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists showed working-age people who reported they were in excellent health almost halved between 2011 and 2024, while psychological distress had increased amongst all adults.