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The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) promotes cooperation for public health between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by:

We work with a range of partners to bring people and organisations from across the island together to promote collective action for sustained improvements in health. Tackling inequalities in health across the island of Ireland is a focus for all our work. Over the past ten years the Institute has produced over 50 publications, held over 30 conferences and workshops and responded to relevant policy consultations. IPH was established in 1998 and has offices in Belfast and Dublin.

IPH is a key partner in two recently established research centres, the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health (Northern Ireland), one of five UK centres created as part of a new £20 million investment, and the national HRB Centre for Health and Diet Research which aims to provide evidence based policy for diet and nutrition policy in Ireland.

IPH is a member of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), a global venture dedicated to strengthening global public health capacity by strengthening and linking national public health institutes.

IPH predicts dramatic rise in chronic diseases

The number of people suffering from chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes is expected to increase dramatically by 2020. 

Making Chronic Conditions Count  has forecast a dramatic increase in the number of people living on the island of Ireland with these chronic conditions.

People living in more deprived areas are more likely to be affected, according to the study. 

It was also found that the prevalence of chronic conditions is higher in northern and western parts of the island and lower around Dublin.

Prevalance is higher among males.

In 2007 nearly 852,000 adults in the Republic of Ireland and nearly 396,000 adults in Northern Ireland had high blood pressure.  By 2020 this is expected to rise to over 1,192,000 in the Republic of Ireland and over 481,000 in Northern Ireland.

In 2007 nearly 131,00 adults in the Republic of Ireland and over 75,000 adults in Northern Ireland had ever had coronary heart disease (CHD, angina and heart attack).

The number of adults who suffer a stroke is expected to increase 48% in the Republic of Ireland and 29% in Northern Ireland.  The number who have diabetes is expected to inncreases 62% in the Republic of Ireland and 40% in Northern Ireland.

Access the full report and supporting documents

Making Chronic Conditions Count

Making Chronic Conditions Count: Executive Summary

Making Chronic Conditions Count: Technical Supplement


IPH Press Releases

IPH predicts dramatic rise (NI data) in chronic diseases including hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes

IPH predicts dramatic rise (ROI data) in chronic diseases including hypertenision, coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Media coverage of Making Chronic Conditions Count

RTÉ News: 40% rise in chronic health problems predicted

Belfast Telegraph: Life-threatening conditions could collapse NHS

Irish Independent: Chronic health problems set to soar

Irish Examiner: Chronic ailments set to soar, warns study

 

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