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Soo Cheng

PGDipPH, GDipInfSc, BSc (Hons)

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Tupai-Firestone R, Cheng S, Dalhousie S, Hughes E, Funaki T, Henry A, Vano M, Grey J, Schumacher J, Jull A, Whittaker R, Te Morenga L, Ni Mhurcha C. Exploring Pasifika wellbeing: findings from a large cluster randomised controlled trial of a mobile health intervention programme. NZMJ, 2020; 133(1524): 82-101.	Journal
Fix J, Annesi-Maesano I, Baldi I, Boulanger M, Cheng S, Cortes S, Dalphin J, Aqiel Dalvie M, Degano B, Douwes J, Eduard W, Elholm G, Ferreccio C, Harding A, Jeebhay M, Kelly K, Kromhout H, MacFarlane E, Maesano C, Mitchell D, Mwanga H, Naidoo S, Negatu B, Ngajilo D, Nordby K, Parks C, Schenker M, Shin A, Sisgaard T, Sim M, Soumagne T, Thorne P, Yoo K, Hoppin J. Gender differences in respiratory health outcomes among farming cohorts around the globe: findings from the AGRICOH consortium. J Agromedicine, 2021; 26(2): 97-108.	Journal
Tupai-Firestone R, Cheng S, Kaholokula K, Borman B, Ellison-Loschmann L. Investigating differences in dietary patterns among a small cross-sectional study of young and old Pacific peoples in NZ using exploratory factor analysis: a feasibility study. BMJ Open, 2019; 9:e023126.	Journal
Hakkaart C, Ellison-Loschmann L, Day R, Sporle A, Koea J, Harawira P, Cheng S, Gray M, Pearce N, Guilford P. Germline CDH1 mutations are a significant contributor to the high frequency of early-onset diffuse gastric cancer cases in New Zealand Māori. Familial Cancer, 2019; 18(1):83–90.	Journal
Denison H, Eng A, Barnes L, Cheng S, 't Mannetje A, Haddock K, Douwes J, Pearce N, Ellison-Loschmann L. Inequities in exposure to occupational risk factors between Māori and non-Māori workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 2018; 72(9): 809-816.	Journal
't Mannetje A, Eng A, Walls C, Dryson E, Douwes J, Bertazzi P, Ryder-Lewis S, Scott D, Brooks C, McLerran D, Cheng S, Pearce N. Morbidity in New Zealand pesticide producers exposed to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). Environment International, 2018; 110: 22-31.	Journal
Ellison-Loschmann L, Sporle A, Corbin M, Cheng S, Harawira P, Gray M, Guilford P, Koea J, Pearce N. Risk of stomach cancer in Aotearoa/New Zealand: a Māori population based case-control study. PLOS One, 2017; 12(7): e0181581.	Journal
Jay S, Gander P, Eng A, Cheng S, Douwes J, Ellison-Loschmann L, McLean D, Pearce N, 't Mannetje A. New Zealanders working non-standard hours also have greater exposure to other workplace hazards. Chronobiology International, 2017; 34(4): 519-526.	Journal
't Mannetje A, Eng A, Walls C, Dryson E, Kogevinas M, Brooks C, McLean D, Cheng S, Smith A, Pearce N. Sex ratio of the offspring of New Zealand phenoxyherbicide producers exposed to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. Occup Environ Med, 2017; 74(1): 24-29.	Journal
't Mannetje A, Eng A, Walls C, Dryson E, McLean D, Kogevinas M, Fowles J, Borman B, O'Connor P, Cheng S, Brooks C, Smith A, Pearce N. Serum concentrations of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, furans and PCBs, among former phenoxy herbicide production workers and firefighters in New Zealand. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2016; 89(2): 307-319.	Journal
McLean D, Douwes J, van Dalen C, Cheng S, Shanthakumar M, Pearce N. (2015) Occupational respiratory disease in New Zealand sawmill workers: a longitudinal study. 31st International Congress on Occupational Health, May 31-June 5, Seoul, Korea.	Conference Proceedings
Tupai-Firestone R, Cheng S, Douwes J, Meletti F, Pizzi C, Pivetta E, Rusconi F, Richiardi L. Internet-based-birth-cohort studies: is this the future for epidemiology? JMIR Res Protoc. 2015;4(2):e71. 2015;4(2):e71.	Journal
Jeffreys M, McKenzie F, Tupai-Firestone R, Gray M, Cheng S, Moala A, Pearce N, Ellison-Loschmann L. A multi-ethnic breast cancer case-control study in New Zealand: evidence of differential risk patterns. Cancer Causes Control, 2013; 24(1): 135-52.	Journal
Widanarko B, Legg S, Stevenson M, Devereux J, Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Cheng S, Pearce N. Prevalence and work-related risk factors for reduced activities and absenteeism due to low back symptoms. Applied Ergonomics, 2012; 43(4): 727-737.	Journal
Widanarko B, Legg S, Stevenson M, Devereux J, Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Cheng S, Pearce N. Gender differences in work-related risk factors associated with low back symptoms. Ergonomics, 2012; 55(3): 327-42.	Journal
McLean D, Douwes J, Demers P, Walls C, Dryson E, Cunningham C, van Dalen C, Cheng S, Shanthakumar M, Pearce N. (2012) Occupational asthma in sawmill workers in New Zealand. Study report for the Department of Labour, Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR), Massey University, NZ.	Reports
Eng A, 't Mannetje A, McLean D, Ellison-Loschmann L, Cheng S, Pearce N. Gender differences in occupational exposure patterns. Occ Environ Med, 2011; 68(12): 888-894.	Journal
Widanarko B, Legg S, Stevenson M, Devereux J, Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Cheng S, Douwes J, Ellison-Loschmann L, McLean D, Pearce N. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in relation to gender, age, and occupational/industrial group. Int J Ind Ergonom, 2011; 41(5): 561-572.	Journal
Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Ellison-Loschmann L, McLean D, Cheng S, Pearce N. Ethnic differences in patterns of occupational exposure in New Zealand. Am J Ind Med, 2011; 54(5): 410-418.	Journal
Brewer N, Borman B, Sarfati D, Jeffreys M, Fleming S, Cheng S, Pearce N. Does comorbidity explain the ethnic inequalities in cervical cancer survival in New Zealand? A retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer, 2011; 11: 132.	Journal
Foliaki S, Best D, 'Akau'ola S, Cheng S, Borman B, Pearce N. Cancer incidence in four Pacific countries: Tonga, Fiji Islands, Cook Islands and Niue. Pacific Health Dialogue, 2011; 17(1): 21-32.	Journal
Corbin M, McLean D, 't Mannetje A, Dryson E, Walls C, McKenzie F, Maule M, Cheng S, Cunningham C, Kromhout H, Blair A, Pearce N. Lung cancer and occupation: A New Zealand cancer registry-based case-control study. Am J Ind Med, 2011; 54(2): 89-101.	Journal
Brewer N, Borman B, Sarfati D, Jeffreys M, Fleming S, Cheng S, Pearce N. Does comorbidity explain the ethnic inequalities in cervical cancer survival in New Zealand? Australasian Epidemiologist, 2010; 17 (2): 33 (abstract).	Conference Proceedings
Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Cheng S, Douwes J, Ellison-Loschmann L, McLean D, Gander P, Laird I, Legg S, Pearce N. The New Zealand Workforce Survey I: Self-reported occupational exposures. Ann Occup Hyg. 2010; 54(2): 144-53.	Journal
Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Douwes J, Cheng S, McLean D, Ellison-Loschmann L, Pearce N. The New Zealand Workforce Survey II: Occupational risk factors for asthma. Ann Occup Hyg, 2010; 54(2):154-64	Journal
McLean D, Eng A, Dryson E, Walls C, Harding E, Wong K, Cheng S, 't Mannetje A, Ellison-Loschmann L, Slater T, Shoemack P, Pearce N. Morbidity in former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP): a cross-sectional study in New Zealand. Am J Ind Med, 2009; 52(4): 271-81.	Journal
McLean D, 't Mannetje A, Dryson E, Walls C, McKenzie F, Maule M, Cheng S, Cunningham C, Kromhout H, Boffetta P, Blair A, Pearce N. Leukaemia and occupation: a New Zealand Cancer Registry-based case-control Study. Int J Epidemiol, 2009; 38(2): 594-606.	Journal
McLean D, Eng A, Walls C, Dryson E, Harawira J, Cheng S, Wong K, 't Mannetje A, Gray M, Shoemack P, Smith A, Pearce N. Serum dioxin levels in former New Zealand sawmill workers twenty years after exposure to pentachlorophenol (PCP) ceased. Chemosphere, 2009; 74(7): 962-7.	Journal
Foliaki S, Fakakovikaetau T, D'Souza W, Latu S, Tutone V, Cheng S, Pearce N. Reduction in asthma morbidity following a community-based asthma self-management programme in Tonga. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 2009; 13(1): 142-7.	Journal
van Dalen C, Harding E, Parkin J, Cheng S, Pearce N, Douwes J. Suitability of forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity vs percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second for the classification of asthma severity in adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 2008; 162(12): 1169-74.	Journal
Grimwood K, Cohet C, Rich F, Cheng S, Wood C, Redshaw N, Cunningham C, Pearce N, Kirman J. Risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis hospital admission in New Zealand. Epidemiol & Infect, 2008; 136(10): 1333-41.	Journal
Douwes J, Cheng S, Travier N, Cohet C, Niesink A, McKenzie J, Cunningham C, Le Gros G, von Mutius E, Pearce N. Farm exposure in utero may protect against asthma, hay fever and eczema. Eur Respir J, 2008; 32(3): 603-11.	Journal
Ellison-Loschmann L, Gray M, Cheng S, Pearce N. Follow-up Study of Asthma Severity in Māori Adolescents. Australasian Epidemiologist, 2008; 15(2): 4-10.	Journal
Foliaki S, Annesi-Maesano I, Tuuau-Potoi N, Waqatakirewa L, Cheng S, Douwes J, Pearce N. Risk factors for symptoms of childhood asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema in the Pacific: an ISAAC Phase III study. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 2008; 12(7): 799-806.	Journal
't Mannetje A, Dryson E, Walls C, McLean D, McKenzie F, Maule M, Cheng S, Cunningham C, Kromhout H, Boffetta P, Blair A, Pearce N. High risk occupations for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in New Zealand: case-control study. Occup Environ Med, 2008; 65(5): 354-63.	Journal
Dryson E, 't Mannetje A, Walls C, McLean D, McKenzie F, Maule M, Cheng S, Cunningham C, Kromhout H, Boffetta P, Blair A, Pearce N. Case-control study of high risk occupations for bladder cancer in New Zealand. Int J Cancer, 2008; 122(6): 1340-6.	Journal
Douwes J, Travier N, Huang K, Cheng S, McKenzie J, Le Gros G, von Mutius E, Pearce N. Lifelong farm exposure may strongly reduce the risk of asthma in adults. Allergy, 2007; 62(10): 1158-65.	Journal
McLean D, Eng A, 't Mannetje A, Walls C, Dryson E, Cheng S, Wong K, Pearce N. (2007) Health outcomes in former New Zealand timber workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP). Technical Report No. 20. Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR), Massey University, NZ.	Reports
van Dalen C, Harding E, Parkin J, Blakey K, Cheng S, Pearce N, Douwes J. Asthma control in a random sample of New Zealand adolescent asthmatics. J Asthma, 2007; 44(4): 261-6.	Journal
Foliaki S, Annesi-Maesano I, Daniel R, Fakakovikaetau T, Tuuau-Potoi N, Waqatakirewa L, Cheng S, Pearce N. Prevalence of symptoms of childhood asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema in the Pacific: the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Allergy, 2007; 62(3): 259-64.	Journal
Douwes J, McLean D, Slater T, Travier N, Cheng S, Pearce N. Pine dust, atopy and lung function: A cross-sectional study in sawmill workers. Eur Respir J, 2006; 28(4): 791-8.	Journal
Ellison-Loschmann L, Gray M, Cheng S, Pearce N. Asthma Management and Access to Care in a Random Sample of Māori Adolescents with Asthma. Australasian Epidemiologist, 2006; 13(1): 18-24.	Journal
't Mannetje A, McLean D, Cheng S, Boffetta P, Colin D, Pearce N. Mortality in New Zealand workers exposed to phenoxy herbicides and dioxins. Occup Environ Med, 2005; 62(1): 34-40.	Journal
't Mannetje A, McLean D, Cheng S, Boffetta P, Colin D, Pearce N. Mortality in New Zealand workers exposed to phenoxy herbicides and dioxins. Occ Environ Med, 2004; 61(11): e28.	Conference Proceedings
Cohet C, Cheng S, MacDonald C, Baker M, Foliaki S, Huntington N, Douwes J, Pearce N. Infections, medication use, and the prevalence of symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and eczema in childhood. J Epidemiol Community Health, 2004; 58(10): 852-7.	Journal
Foliaki S, Nielsen S, Björkstén B, von Mutius E, Cheng S, Pearce N, and the ISAAC Phase One Study Group . Antibiotic sales and the prevalence of symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and eczema: The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Int J Epidemiol, 2004; 33(3): 558-63.	Journal
McLean D, Cheng S, 't Mannetje A, Woodward A, Pearce N. Mortality and cancer incidence in New Zealand meat workers. Occup Environ Med, 2004; 61(6): 541-7.	Journal
Burr M, Emberlin J, Treu R, Cheng S, Pearce N, and the ISAAC Phase One Study Group . Pollen counts in relation to the prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma and atopic eczema in the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Clin Exp Allergy, 2003; 33(12): 1675-80.	Journal
Ellison-Loschmann L, Cheng S, Pearce N. Time trends and seasonal patterns of asthma deaths and hospitalisations among Māori and non-Māori. NZ Med J, 2002; 115(1146): 6-9.	Journal
Slater T, Bradshaw L, Fishwick D, Cheng S, Kimbell-Dunn M, Erkinjuntti-Pekkanen R, Douwes J, Pearce N. Occupational respiratory symptoms in New Zealand hairdressers. Occup Med, 2000; 50(8): 586-90.	Journal
Pearce N, Sunyer J, Chinn S, Cheng S, Björkstén B, Burr M, Keil U, Anderson H, Burney P. on behalf of the ISAAC Steering Committee and the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. Comparison of asthma prevalence in the ISAAC and the ECRHS. ISAAC Steering Committee and the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood. Eur Respir J, 2000; 16(3): 420-6.	Journal
Slater T, Erkinjuntti-Pekkanen R, Fishwick D, Bradshaw L, Pearce N, Cheng S, Armstrong H, McLean D. Changes in work practice after a respiratory health survey among welders in New Zealand. NZ Med J, 2000; 113(1114): 305-8.	Journal

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