All Public health articles – Page 121
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Chief medical officer calls for action on obesity and smoking
Overall health in Wales is improving, but action is needed to tackle rising obesity levels, continued high rates of smoking and a growing culture of binge drinking, according to the chief medical officer's report.
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TB rates high in inner cities, report shows
The Health Protection Agency has today published its annual report on tuberculosis.
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Sleep cuts obesity risk
According to research from the US, a proper night's sleep could help reduce the risk of obesity in children.
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Breastfeeding boosts IQ, research shows
Breastfeeding can increase children's IQ when combined with the right genes, say researchers at King's College London.The study found that babies with a version of the FADS2 gene had an increased IQ of nearly seven points if they were breastfed. The results of the research are published in the Proceedings ...
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Health inequalities: the great divide
Adding a million years to the lives of East Lancashire's population requires a big push by local partnerships, says David Peat
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Smoking ban has widespread approval
Almost 80 per cent of adults believe the smoking ban will improve public health. Those surveyed said hair and clothes not smelling of smoke, a more pleasant atmosphere in pubs, bars and restaurants and cleaner air were the main benefits of the ban.Research carried out for the Department of Health ...
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Adults eating too little oily fish, survey says
Less than one-third of UK adults eat at least one portion of oily fish a week, according to a YouGov poll carried out for fish company John West.
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Teen cervical jab a logistical 'challenge'
The roll-out of the vaccine to guard against cervical cancer poses a 'big logistical challenge' to primary care trusts, according to the Department of Health immunisation director.
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Students at risk of hepatitis C
Half of British students could be exposing themselves to the hepatitis C virus by engaging in 'risky' activities such as getting tattoos and sharing razors and toothbrushes, according to a new survey.Two in three respondents also admitted to being ignorant about the virus or to having no idea what the ...
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Increased infection risk for homeless drug users
A report from the Health Protection Agency shows that around three-quarters of injecting drug users have been homeless at some point.
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HSJ Knowledge
Dave Lee on mental health stigma
Stigma is one of those words used so frequently in the mental health field that you almost expect it to be an acronym for something else. Tackling it is certainly one of the great challenges in mental health, and an area mental health foundation trust applicants are almost statutorily optimistic ...
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The Men and Pharmacy project
Postmen are to be the first to benefit from a project launched by the Men’s Health Forum to encourage men to visit their local pharmacy.The Men and Pharmacy project aims to find out why men make only limited use of pharmacy services and how this might be improved.As part of ...
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diabetes
There is 'room for improvement' in the uptake of key diabetes control tests according to a report from The Information Centre for health and social care.The National Diabetes Audit, carried out by The IC on behalf of the Healthcare Commission, for 2005-2006 shows only 30 per cent of people are ...
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NHS paying high price for sexual health
The government's lack of commitment to sexual health is costing the NHS millions, charities have warned.
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Michael White on getting tough on obesity
Politicians need to do more to tackle the growing obesity problem
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Health profile: experts say child obesity targets may miss the point
New targets to spur on efforts to tackle the nation's worst public health problems may not work, experts have warned.
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HSJ Knowledge
Barometer: public health October 2007
October has seen a tentative increase in confidence over halting the rise in childhood obesity by 2010, according to this month's HSJ Barometer of public health directors. August's low of 2.91 has risen to 3.52 out of 10.
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New guidance for public health professionals
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has today published public health guidance on the most effective approaches to helping people live healthier lifestyles.
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HSJ Knowledge
Public health networks reorganised
The public healthelectronic networks project has now come to an end and the content of some of the sites has been moved to new sites.
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Cycle to work scheme booklet
The London NHS travel plan network has published a guide to the government’s cycle to work scheme in collaboration with the London Cycling Campaign. The scheme provides employees with tax-free loans to purchase bikes for commuting to work. The booklet includes a list of trusts currently operating the scheme.