Find below reports from three regions on the determinants of health for children and young people:
The determinants of health for children and young people – in Midcentral and Whanganui
This report provides an overview of the underlying determinants of health for children and young people in MidCentral and Whanganui. It also aims to assist DHB staff to consider some of the other agencies influencing child and youth health locally. Such an intersectoral focus is necessary, as while addressing the large burden of avoidable morbidity and mortality experienced by MidCentral and Whanganui children and young people remains a formidable task. Find here
The determinants of health for children and young people – in the Midlands region
In addition to reviewing some of the determinants shaping children and young people’s health and wellbeing, this report aims to assist District Health Board (DHB) staff to consider the roles other agencies play in influencing child and youth health outcomes. Further, it aims to assist those working locally, to utilise all of the available evidence when developing programmes and interventions to address child and youth health need. Find here
The determinants of health for children and young people – in the Northern district health boards
This report, which focuses on the underlying determinants of health for children and young people in the Northern DHBs, provides an overview of many of the factors that would need to be addressed, should an integrated policy package, such as that outlined by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner’s EAG’s, be developed. Find here