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In this update, IPH is shining a light on recent developments in tobacco control policy in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK and highlighting some of our recent work in this area.IPH gives evidence on the UK Tobacco & Vapes BillLast week…
This newsletter provides updates on recent alcohol research and policy relevant to Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the March edition you will find a number of data and research publications, including a recent paper on the impact of MUP on alcohol-…
This newsletter provides updates on recent alcohol research and policy relevant to Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the July edition there are a number of data and research publications, including the final evaluation report on minimum unit…
The December edition of the NSAPAG newsletter includes the latest data from the Healthy Ireland Survey and Health Survey Northern Ireland. As part of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in Ireland, restrictions on the times which alcohol…
This newsletter provides updates on recent alcohol research and policy relevant to Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the September edition there are a number of publications listed, including a study looking at how restrictions on alcohol advertising…
In this first newsletter of 2024, there are number of data updates including estimates on:- drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland- people presenting to drug and alcohol treatment services in Northern Ireland- deaths among people who were homeless…
IPH has published a Policy Brief on the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill and what it will mean for Northern Ireland in the near future. Access the policy brief here. The Bill seeks to reduce smoking and tackle vaping among young people and was…
On 11th April members of IPH's policy team attended Stormont to give evidence to the Northern Ireland Assembly Health Committee on the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill. IPH Director of Policy Dr Helen McAvoy was joined by colleagues, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr…
AbstractBackgroundThe Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents aims to monitor progress in PA participation across a range of internationally established indicators.MethodsData were collated for 11…
The Institute of Public Health (IPH) has launched a new case study providing practical guidance on how to undertake a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).‘Mellow Village: A Health Impact Assessment Case Study’ sets out in detail the process and steps…