The Institute of Public Health (IPH) today attended the All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling in Northern Ireland. Dr Joanna Purdy, IPH Public Health Development Officer, and Dr Helen McAvoy, IPH Director of Policy, provided evidence to the APG, which is undertaking an inquiry into public health approaches to gambling-related harms…

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31.03.2023

Discussion paper examines potential for a multi-disciplinary public health workforce in Ireland - Institute of Public Health

Developing a multidisciplinary public health workforce in Ireland, with career pathways for public health professionals from medical and non-medical backgrounds, is an important consideration for health service reform and planning for current and future public health threats. That’s according to a new discussion paper, commissioned by the Institute of Public Health (IPH), which explores potential…

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14.04.2023

Consultation Response: Advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt or sugar - Institute of Public Health

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) recently responded to a UK-wide consultation on introducing further advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt or sugar. The consultation by the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Department of Health & Social Care sought views on proposals to bring forward…

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26.04.2023

Report finds women less active despite high awareness of health benefits of physical activity - Institute of Public Health

A gender gap in physical activity levels between men and women in Ireland and Northern Ireland has highlighted the need to address barriers to physical activity for women and other population groups. That’s according to a new report, ‘Mind the Gap – Exploring knowledge about physical activity in Ireland and Northern Ireland’, published by the…

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Opening Statement to APG inquiry into public health approaches to gambling-related harms in Northern Ireland - Institute of Public Health

Discussion paper examines potential for a multi-disciplinary public health workforce in Ireland - Institute of Public Health

Consultation Response: Advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt or sugar - Institute of Public Health

Report finds women less active despite high awareness of health benefits of physical activity - Institute of Public Health

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