EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 6 MIN
Stricter rules for nicotine, unhealthy foods and alcohol pushed
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A health reseacher said getting rid of the harmful marketing of junk food and alcohol and reducing nicotine is imperative for a healthier future in Aotearoa. The Cancer Society has released it 2026 Election manifesto, essentially a five point policy wish listto improve cancer outcomes. It wants fully funded cervical screening, and national screening programmes for skin and lung cancer and the bowel cancer screening age lowered to 50. The cancer society is also pushing for stricter rules for nicotine, unhealthy foods and alcohol. Dr Victoria Egli, is an associate professor of health equity and innovation at Waikato Uni. She spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A health reseacher said getting rid of the harmful marketing of junk food and alcohol and reducing nicotine is imperative for a healthier future in Aotearoa. The Cancer Society has released it 2026 Election manifesto, essentially a five point policy wish listto improve cancer outcomes. It wants fully funded cervical screening, and national screening programmes for skin and lung cancer and the bowel cancer screening age lowered to 50. The cancer society is also pushing for stricter rules for nicotine, unhealthy foods and alcohol. Dr Victoria Egli, is an associate professor of health equity and innovation at Waikato Uni. She spoke to Lisa Owen.
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