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…
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, ‘…
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…
1 Feb, 2022 - This is an Easy Read summary of a detailed report developed by the Institute of Public Health for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. In 2011, the Department…
17 Nov, 2021 - Ireland is introducing new controls on alcohol marketing through the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, which saw the first phase of…
1 Apr, 2021 - A Knowledge Exchange hosted by the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group. In December 2020 the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory…
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…
1 Jun, 2020 - The Institute has published a new technical resource – Alcohol deaths in Ireland and Northern Ireland: an aid to interpretation – to…
1 Mar, 2020 - In May 2019, the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group (NSAPAG) convened a knowledge exchange forum in Belfast. This day-long event brought together academics, policy makers, clinicians, and the…
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…
1 Jan, 2018 - The New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2 (NSD-2) is a cross-departmental strategy led by the Department of Health,…
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-…
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…
4 Dec, 2014 - This report presents data on alcohol consumption and related harms in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The report…