Dunedin School of Medicine Cancer Society University of Otago Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit

Press releases

2012

Reeder AI. NZ outdoor workers poorly protected from the sun: Otago research.
Otago University media release, 23 April 2013.

Reeder AI. Many NZ primary schools need to be ‘sun smarter’: Otago research. Otago University media release, 10 February 2012.

2011

Quigg R. Low influence of playgrounds on child activity: Otago study.
Otago University media release, 21 December 2011.

Reeder AI. Study finds support for colorectal cancer screening.
Otago University media release, 25 March 2011.

2010

Reeder AI. Otago researchers find “dark shift” bias in self-reported skin colour.
Otago University media release, 2 March 2010.

Richards R & Hancox B. Teens who spend less time glued to screens may relate better to peers.
Otago University media release, 2 March 2010.

2009

Richards R. Children from active homes more likely to be active teens. Otago University media release, 9 March 2009.

Reeder AI, Galtry J, St. Clair-Chapman L.. Outdoor workers exposed to high UV radiation levels. Otago University media release, 25 February 2009.

Reeder AI, Galtry J, St. Clair-Chapman L. Child sun protection: Attitudes may be the key. Otago University media release, 4 February 2009.

2008

Reeder AI. Workplace commitment key to sun protection for outdoor workers. Otago University media release, 12 August 2008.

Reeder AI. Thick melanoma: the problem continues.
Otago University media release, 8 August 2008.

Reeder AI. Large increase in New Zealand sunbed services.
Otago University media release, 21 August 2008.

Reeder A, Gray A. (2008). Survey reveals what makes kids more likely to walk to school.
Otago University media release, 4 April.

2007

Richards R. (2007). Getting kids active may not be enough to make active adults.
Otago University media release, 28 December.

2006

Wright C. (2006). New findings on NZ school children’s summer sun exposure.
Otago University media release, 21 April.

2005

Trevena J & Reeder A. (2005). Many NZ’ers believe non-conventional cancer treatments beneficial.
Otago University media release, 16 December.

Richards R, Darling H, Reeder A. (2005). Health education compromised by school fundraising.
Otago University media release, 9 August.

Reeder AI. (2005). Local government needs to do more sun protection work: Otago cancer prevention expert.
Otago University media release, 7 July.

West P & Smith J. (2005). High school choice affects alcohol, tobacco, drug use in young people.
Otago University media release, 18 April.

Darling H & Reeder A. (2005). Tax revenue from under-age tobacco sales.
Otago University media release, 15 April.

2004

Darling H, Reeder A. (2004). Tobacco Prevention Efforts Should Include Younger Children.
Otago University media release, 10 September.

Reeder AI & Wright C. (2004). Kiwi kids’ time in summer sun to be tracked with hi-tech UV badges.
June 24.

2003

Reeder T, Ancell S. (2003). New Zealanders unaware of cancer risk factors: Otago study.
Otago University media release, 29 September.

Darling H & Reeder A. (2003). Smoke-free homes help youth stay smoke-free.
Otago University media release, 30 May.

Darling H & Reeder A. (2003). School staff want total ban on smoking: Otago Survey reveals overwhelming support for proposed legislation.
Otago University media release, 1 May.

2002

Price L & Reeder AI. (2002). Cancer Society urges increased enforcement against sales of cigarettes to children.
November 28.

Reeder AI. (2002). Tobacco companies use discredited “Denial and Delay” tactics to hinder smokefree legislation, researcher says.
Otago University media release, June 5.

2001

Reeder AI & Richards R. (2001). When it rains – it pours, when it shines – it radiates.
December.

Reeder AI. (2001). Study underlines continuing need for quit smoking services.
September 14.

2000

Reeder AI & Richards R. (2000). Sun protection information in weather reports helps everyone.
December 8.

Reeder AI. (2000). Smoky bars, like sawdust and spittoons, are “a thing of the past”.
November 24.

1998

Reeder AI. (1998). Youth smoking is increasing – study identifies some key factors.
For Smokefree – Towards 2000, Conference. June 23