Geospatial Research Institute: Journal Articles

Close proximity to alcohol outlets is associated with increased crime and hazardous drinking: Pooled nationally representative data from New Zealand

Hobbs M; Marek L; Wiki J; Campbell M; Deng BY; Sharpe H; McCarthy J; Kingham S (Elsevier BV, 2020)

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd This nationwide study investigated the relationship between proximity to alcohol outlets (off-licence, on-licence, and other-licence) and two adverse outcomes; hazardous drinking and crime (common ...
Slipping under the radar: worsened health outcomes in semi-urban areas of New Zealand

Marek L; Wiki J; Campbell M; Kingham S; Sabel C; Tomintz M; Hobbs M (2020)
Investigating spatial variation and change (2006–2017) in childhood immunisation coverage in New Zealand

Marek L; Hobbs M; McCarthy J; Wiki J; Tomintz M; Campbell M; Kingham S (Elsevier BV, 2020)

Background Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting children and adults against harmful diseases. However, immunisation coverage of children is declining in some parts of New Zealand. Aim Use a ...
A socio-spatial analysis of pedestrian falls in Aotearoa New Zealand

Watkins A; Curl A; Mavoa S; Tomintz M; Todd V; Dicker B (Elsevier BV, 2020)

Falls are a leading cause of injury and accidental death, particularly amongst older people. Evidence of environmental risk factors for pedestrian falls among older adults could support age-friendly urban design and contribute ...