Richard Edwards

@predwards.bsky.social

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Head of Public Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University. Research focuses mainly on policy to achieve tobacco 'endgame' goals. Have lots of CDs (punk, reggae, blues ...)

Screenshot from Stuff Article: Peters, Luxon and Seymour's Coalition deal resulted in repeal of smokefree legislation, likely resulting in thousands of unnecessary deaths.
Flyer for ASPIRE course: Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 goal: How can we get there now?
Dancing librarians at City of Marion Library in Adelaide
Judith Collins smiling at a celebration event for 30 years of the Marsden fund - now she has announced the butchering of that same fund.
Cartoon of Luxon, Brown, Willis and Bishop realising that they might not like being treated in the same way as Maori.
Cartoon of response to Te Tiriti Principles Bill engulfing Luxon et al.
Cartoon of PM Luxon saying he is comfortable with his position on Te Tiriti Principles Bill
In addition to social and structural interventions, a comprehensive and multilevel effort toward health equity must include a combination of complementary approaches to reduce the affordability, accessibility, appeal, and addictiveness of tobacco products; eliminate exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke; conduct high-impact media campaigns; and promote barrier-free access to cessation support with broad reach to disparate populations. Strategies should be implemented equitably and with fidelity in all jurisdictions.
Image of Anaru Waa after receiving the Dame Tariana Turia Award at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Gold Coast, October 2024
Picture of Newsroom op-ed about heated tobacco products
ASPIRE Aotearoa website - research for a tobacco free future