This all-island report published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) highlights breastfeeding rates across the island of Ireland.
IPH Reports
Reducing second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure has become a central component of tobacco control policies across the island of Ireland. The expansion of smoke-free spaces directly reduces exposure of children and adults and further denormalises tobacco use in a variety of social contexts. Challenges remain in terms of persistent health inequalities and significant exposure to SHS in the home, particularly in the context of children.
The purpose of this report is to document the work undertaken to date by the Irish Partners on the CHRODIS project with a particular focus on the outputs of Work Package 5 on health promotion and activities in the last year (2015 to 2016) of the Joint Action (JA)-CHRODIS project.
A new research report, Therapeutic lying and approaches to dementia care in Ireland: North & South – prepared by an all Ireland team led by National University of Ireland Galway Professor Dympna Casey and published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) – is focused on understanding what is the best approach to take when a person with dementia is confused or says something that is false.
Ireland’s 2nd Physical Activity Report Card launched today, along with 37 other country report cards
A knowledge Exchange Forum was hosted by the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group (NSAPAG) on 30 November 2015 to explore how changes in the alcohol retail environment are impacting on consumption and harms. Proceedings of this Forum are now available for download.
Reducing second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure has become a central component of tobacco control policies across the island of Ireland.
Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people and is of increasing concern for public health says a new report from the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).
On 27 January 2016 ROI Minister for Health Leo Varadkar launched Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy – Creating a Better Future Together – which is a roadmap for the improvement of services over the next ten years.
Strategy aims to improve safety & qu
Public health services in Ireland, North and South, are committed to addressing inequalities in health on the island of Ireland.
This report, prepared by Dr Lorraine Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Health (Health Protection), Public Health Agency
