Two-Thirds Of New Zealanders Willing To Pay More Tax For Better Healthcare
A new survey indicates that two-thirds of New Zealanders are willing to pay higher taxes to improve the national healthcare system, particularly cancer care. The study also shows broad cross-party support for stricter tobacco and food regulations.
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This public mandate provides a potential roadmap for political parties to prioritize healthcare funding and public health policy in upcoming legislative sessions.
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A survey of 1600 people has found two-thirds of New Zealanders are willing to pay more tax for better healthcare - particularly when it comes to cancer.
The survey, funded by the Cancer Society and published as a nine-paper series in the New Zealand Medical Journal , also found consensus across voters for all major parties about the need for tougher regulation on tobacco and unhealthy foods, and more urgent action on skin cancer prevention, cancer screening and treatment .
A collaboration between University of Otago cancer researchers and the Cancer Society, called Te Rōpu Rangahau ō te Kāhui Matepukupuku, undertook the study.
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