John Potter

2 months ago | theconversation.com | Michael Baker |Amanda Kvalsvig |John Potter |Matire Harwood |Nick Wilson

This Friday, February 28, marks five years since COVID-19 was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. At a population level, it remains our most harmful infectious disease, with thousands of hospitalisations and 664 deaths last year. Understandably perhaps, many people want to move on from the early pandemic years, and there is a temptation to minimise COVID’s threat now the emergency response has passed.

Mar 25, 2024 | phcc.org.nz | Amanda Kvalsvig |John Potter |Mona Jeffreys |Julie Bennett

Covid-19 can cause longer-term changes in health, collectively known as Long Covid. With only four years of follow-up time to observe this evolving new virus we cannot yet see the full picture of Long Covid, but its impacts are already substantial and measurable in individuals, sectors, and societies. Evidence consistently shows that Long Covid is common, affects all ages, and frequently results in prolonged illness that can be disabling.

Jun 28, 2023 | theconversation.com | John Potter |Amanda Eng

A recent survey suggests that 58% of workers in New Zealand are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work. Almost one in three are exposed at a high level, at or above the standards set by WorkSafe New Zealand, and almost one in four are exposed to five or more carcinogens at any level. The New Zealand Carcinogens Survey (NZCS), commissioned by WorkSafe New Zealand, was the first to examine the prevalence of occupational carcinogens in the working population.

Jun 28, 2023 | thetimes.com.au | John Potter

A recent survey suggests that 58% of workers in New Zealand are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work. Almost one in three are exposed at a high level, at or above the standards set by WorkSafe New Zealand[1], and almost one in four are exposed to five or more carcinogens at any level. The New Zealand Carcinogens Survey (NZCS[2]), commissioned by WorkSafe New Zealand, was the first to examine the prevalence of occupational carcinogens in the working population.