Pacific Health Research and Education Institute

How coronary artery disease is portrayed in images from educational websites and resources in Aotearoa New Zealand: a content analysis

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Poor understanding of symptoms and management contributes to delayed care. Yet visual health information can e...

An ecological time-series study of heat-related illness in Honolulu County, Hawaiʻi: implications for heat preparedness and public health response

Heat-related illness (HRI) is a growing public health concern. HRI risk in Hawaiʻi has not previously been reviewed to determine the risks of heat on public health and well-being. This study summarizes HRI in Honolulu County and evaluates the relationship between local daily heat...