Reports
Read the latest reports published by the Institute.
20 May, 2024
- A review of systematic reviews on the health effects of vaping in children and adolescentsVaping among children and young people is rising in Northern Ireland. This review was carried out by the…
24 Nov, 2023
- A new study, published by the Institute of Public Health, examined the attitudes, motivations, and behaviours of 2,100 adults in Northern Ireland to better understand what influences an individual’s…
7 Sep, 2023
- Almost a quarter of 16-year-olds in Ireland gambled for money in the previous year, according to a new report, which found the odds of gambling stacked against boys compared to girls.The report, ‘…
26 Jan, 2023
- A holistic or ‘whole systems approach’ to obesity prevention could offer a more effective means of tackling high, unequal and increasing levels of obesity in Northern Ireland.That’s according to a…
1 Aug, 2022
- The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents aims to provoke change in priorities,…
1 Aug, 2022
- The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents aims to provoke change in priorities,…
1 Feb, 2022
- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland. Children who get sunburnt or who have too much exposure to the sun are at…
16 Jun, 2020
- Skin Cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Ireland, making it a major public health concern. Nationally, over 11,000 non-melanoma…
10 Feb, 2020
- Older people who are physically active are at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and depression…
29 Apr, 2019
- While the structure and opportunity for child play has changed across the generations, there is little empirical evidence on how it…
29 Nov, 2016
- Ireland’s 2nd Physical Activity Report Card launched today, along with 37 other country report cards“The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance organized the concurrent preparation of Report Cards on…
29 Nov, 2016
- Ireland’s 2nd Physical Activity Report Card was launched, along with 37 other country report cards “The Active Healthy Kids Global…
1 Apr, 2016
- The early years period is a critical time for child health and wellbeing. Where children grow up with secure relationships, safe home-…
13 Jan, 2016
- This report, developed for the Department of Health (Ireland), presents a summary of the feedback of key stakeholders based on a…
9 Dec, 2015
- A new IPH report estimates that over half of 7 year-olds (53.2%) in Northern Ireland have one or more longstanding health conditions.…
9 Dec, 2015
- This report estimates that 16% (11,200) of 3 year-olds in the Republic of Ireland have had an accident or injury requiring hospital…
6 Oct, 2014
- The Institute of Public health in Ireland (IPH) produces population prevalence estimates and forecasts for a number of chronic…
6 Oct, 2014
- The Institute of Public health in Ireland (IPH) produces population prevalence estimates and forecasts for a number of chronic…
6 Oct, 2014
- The Institute of Public health in Ireland (IPH) produces population prevalence estimates and forecasts for a number of chronic…
25 Nov, 2013
- A Tobacco-Free Future – An all-island report on tobacco, inequalities and childhood 2013 reveals declines in smoking rates among both…