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UK Statistics Authority Statistics The Code provides producers of official statistics with the detailed practices they must commit to when producing and releasing official statistics. The Code ensures that the statistics published by government serve the ...

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Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years on

Institute of Health Equity Health, Life Expectancy, Health Gap, Deprived Areas This report has been produced by the Institute of Health Equity and commissioned by the Health Foundation to mark 10 years on from the landmark study Fair Society, Healthy Liv ...

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Make Open Access Publishing Fair and Transparent!

10.1093/biosci/biaa004 Essl, F., Courchamp, F., Dullinger, S., Jeschke, J.M, and Schindler, S. Open Access Publishing The scientific publication landscape has dramatically changed in environmental sciences (and beyond) since the onset of this millennium b ...

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How society publishers can accelerate their transitionto open access and align with Plan S

10.1002/leap.1272 Wise, A. and Estelle, L. Open Access Wellcome, UK Research and Innovation, and the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers commissioned Information Power Ltd. to undertake a project to support society publishers to acc ...

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Open and Shut: Open Access in Hybrid Educational Technology Journals 2010 – 2017

10.19173/irrodl.v20i5.4383 Costello, E., Farrelly, T., and Murphy, T. Open Access, Technology Little is known about open access publishing in educational technology journals that employ a hybrid model which charges authors only if they wish to publish via ...

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Seven Easy Steps to Open Science: An Annotated Reading List

10.1027/2151-2604/a000387 Cruwell, S.' et al Open access, Open Science, Transparency The open science movement is rapidly changing the scientific landscape. Because exact definitions are often lacking and reforms are constantly evolving, accessible g ...

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The pricing of open access journals: Diverse niches and sources of value in academic publishing

10.1162/qss_a_00016 Siler, K. and Frenken, K. Open access publishing Open access (OA) publishing has created new academic and economic niches in contemporary science. OA journals offer numerous publication outlets with varying editorial philosophies and b ...

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Equity impact of European individual-level smoking cessation interventions to reduce smoking in adults: a systematic review

10.1093/eurpub/cku065. Brown, T., Platt, S., and Amo, A. Smoking, Socioeconomic Status Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking is the leading cause of health inequalities in Europe. Adults from lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups are more likely to smoke and les ...

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Mobile phone text messaging and app‐based interventions for smoking cessation

/10.1002/14651858.CD006611.pub5 Whittaker, R., et al Smoking cessation Background Mobile phone‐based smoking cessation support (mCessation) offers the opportunity to provide behavioural support to those who cannot or do not want face‐to‐face support. In a ...

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Exploring the factors affecting the implementation of tobacco and substance use interventions within a secondary school setting: a systematic review

10.1186/s13012-017-0659-8 Walter, G., et al Tobacco, Substance Use, School Background The aim of this mixed-methods, systematic literature review was to develop an understanding of the factors affecting the implementation of tobacco and substance use inte ...

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Mobile phone messaging for preventive health care

10.1002/14651858.CD007457.pub2. Vodopivec-Jamsek V, de Jongh T, Gurol-Urganci I, Atun R, Car J. Health care Preventive health care promotes health and prevents disease or injuries by addressing factors that lead to the onset of a disease, and by detecting ...

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Smoking cessation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

10.1002/14651858.CD010744.pub2 van Eerd, E.A.M., et al Smoking Cessation, COPD Background Smoking cessation is the most important treatment for smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but little is known about the effectiveness of diffe ...

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Multiple risk factor interventions for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in low‐ and middle‐income countries

10.1002/14651858.CD011163.pub2 Uthman, O.A., et al Cardiovascular Disease Background In many low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have grown exponentially over recent years. It is ...

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Is Consumer Response to Plain/Standardised Tobacco Packaging Consistent with Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Guidelines? A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies

Stead M, Moodie C, Angus K, Bauld L, McNeill A, et al. Tobacco, Packaging, Advertising Background and Objectives: Standardised or ‘plain’ tobacco packaging was introduced in Australia in December 2012 and is currently being considered in other countries. ...

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Multiple risk factor interventions for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in low‐ and middle‐income countries

/10.1002/14651858.CD011163.pub2 Uthman, O.A., et al Second-hand smoke Background In many low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have grown exponentially over recent years. It is esti ...

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Multiple risk factor interventions for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in low‐ and middle‐income countries

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Effectiveness of school-based smoking prevention curricula: systematic review and meta-analysis

10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006976 Roger E Thomas, Julie McLellan, Rafael Perera Smoking cessation Objective To assess effectiveness of school-based smoking prevention curricula keeping children never-smokers. Design Systematic review, meta-analysis. Data: MED ...

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System Change Interventions for Smoking Cessation

10.1002/14651858.CD010742.pub2. Thomas D, Abramson MJ, Bonevski B, George J Background System change interventions for smoking cessation are policies and practices designed by organizations to integrate the identification of smokers and the subsequent off ...

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Association Between Smoke-Free Legislation and Hospitalizations for Cardiac, Cerebrovascular, and Respiratory Diseases

https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.112.121301 Crystal E. Tan and Stanton A. Glantz Second-hand smoke Secondhand smoke causes cardiovascular and respiratory disease. Smoke-free legislation is associated with a lower risk of hospitalization and death fr ...

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Mid Term Review Tobacco Control Strategy

Department of Health (Northern Ireland) Public health policy and advice, Health promotion Tobacco Strategy Mid Term Review Report and Appendices Tobacco Research and Evaluation Report https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/mid-term-review-tobacco-contr ...

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28 February 2020

Information for Northern Ireland

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Public Health Agency Helpline

0300 200 7885

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners across the UK including Public Health England, as well as the Department of Health and health trusts in Northern Ireland, and the health service in Ireland, on the response to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

Belfast Trust’s Regional Viral Laboratory is now one of 12 UK centres testing for novel coronavirus – the local facility will speed up results for Northern Ireland.

A helpline has also been established for anyone in Northern Ireland who has travelled to China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Macau in the past 14 days. The helpline number is 0300 200 7885 and is available 24/7.

To help reduce any potential spread of coronavirus, the PHA is urging people to follow the steps that we recommend for similar illnesses such as cold and flu – catch it, bin it, kill it. Always carry tissues to catch your cough or sneeze, dispose of the tissue as soon as possible after using it, and clean your hands as soon as you can as germs can spread to every surface you touch.

Advice for medical professionals can be found here
People who plan to travel should check the travel advice here

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28 February 2020

Information for Ireland

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HSE Live

1850 24 1850

The National Public Health Emergency Team is monitoring the situation in relation to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

Ireland has advanced plans in place as part of its comprehensive preparedness to deal with public health emergencies such as Covid-19 (Coronavirus). These plans have helped to respond to previous incidents such as pandemic influenza, SARS and MERS.

In the containment phase, the focus is on all cases no matter how mild.

In the mitigation phase, the focus is on cases experiencing the most severe symptoms.

Containment Strategy: Ireland is currently in a containment phase. This means that, irrespective of case severity, all efforts are focused on identifying cases and their contacts early, in order to prevent further transmission (secondary spread).

Mitigation Strategy: Ireland is prepared to initiate a second phase, if necessary, called the mitigation phase. This will be activated where containment is no longer effective in controlling the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). In this phase, the focus will be on identifying the cases who are most severely unwell.

Ireland will continue to monitor the global developments of this new virus and respond accordingly.

To find out more about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) visit the HSE website here
To find out more about Ireland’s preparedness visit the Department of Health website here
For travel advise visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website here
For latest updates from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre visit here
Guidance from the WHO can be viewed here

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24 October 2019

A new report by IPH providing an overview of key policies that aim to support older adults to be more physically active was launched at the Physical Activity & Older Adults: What Works? conference organised by the IPH.

The report- ‘Physical Activity and Older Adults’ – provides an overview of guidelines, trends, policies and frameworks.

Prepared by Dr Conor Cunningham and Prof Roger O’Sullivan, the report aims to be a resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

It forms part of an ongoing programme of work by the IPH on the theme of physical activity and ageing, focused on the role of healthcare professionals, both North and South, in supporting older adults to be more physically active.

You can view the full report here

You can view the executive summary with key findings here

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24 October 2019

The ‘walkability’ of Ireland’s cities and towns needs to be improved to support people to live healthier lives, a conference organised by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) was told.

Healthcare professionals, government officials, policymakers and community organisations, from North and South, gathered to consider the role of physical activity in keeping the island of Ireland’s ageing population healthier for longer.

Over 977,000 people are currently aged 65 or over across the island. This will increase to over 2 million people by 2051.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that people aged 65 and over should do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as a brisk walk, five times a week.

But research shows that 1 in 2 people aged 65 and over across the island do not get enough physical activity.

Keynote speaker Prof Shane O’Mara, the author of a new book In Praise of Walking, told the conference that more is needed to support older people to build walking into their lives.

Prof O’Mara said: “Our bodies are designed for walking. Within the first few months of life, as babies we try to walk. But as we grow older, at a time when the benefits of physical activity are so important, we become less active and walk less.

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1 January 2019

A little physical activity can help older people to live healthier

LIGHT physical activity, such as a walk in the park, gardening or a little housework can help older people to live healthier for longer.

That’s the message from the Institute of Public Health in Ireland as Positive Ageing Week takes place across the country. Today (October 1st) also marks UN International Day for Older Persons.

The weeklong initiative aims to highlight the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the fact that we are living longer, and that growing older is an opportunity.

Over 530,000 people aged 65 and over currently live in the Republic of Ireland - by 2046, this will rise to 1.4 million people.

In Northern Ireland, the number of people aged 65 and over will rise from 297,000 to 491,000.

But research shows 1 in 2 people aged 65 and over in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland do not get enough physical activity.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that people aged 65 and over should do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, such as a brisk walk, five times a week.

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23 September 2019

Joint Public Health Annual Conference 2019

Date 27 Nov 2019

Venue Titanic Belfast

REGISTRATION is now open to attend the Joint Public Health Annual Conference which takes place on 27th November in the Titanic Hotel Belfast.

The conference is hosted by the Public Health Agency, the Institute of Public Health in Ireland, Centre for Public Health at Queen's University Belfast, the Health Service Executive Ireland, UCC, and the Department of Health NI.

The theme of the conference is ‘Innovation in Public Health’ and aims to raise the profile of public health research, interventions and innovation, and engage local professionals, practitioners and researchers working in broad field of public health.

You can register here. Closing date to register is 4th October, although places are limited and may fill up before the closing date.

The day will provide an excellent opportunity to network across sectors and disciplines. In addition to the keynote plenary sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in a number of parallel workshops showcasing the innovative approaches that are currently underway across the island of Ireland.

To read more about the keynote speakers click here.

To find out more and to register, click here

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10 July 2019

National Framework on the Transition to an Open Research Environment

There is a fundamental shift across Europe towards making research more transparent, collaborative, accessible and efficient. Ireland already has a strong research reputation with a proven track record of collaborating and competing successfully in Europe and beyond. We recognise the importance of collaborating at a national level also to better support research and researchers in the key areas of open access publications, FAIR research data, infrastructure, skills and competencies, and incentives and rewards.

Open research requires system-thinking and a change in research culture and behaviour. The National Open Research Forum (NORF) is leading a critical and informed approach to framing open research in Ireland. It is a great example of how collaborative working at a national level can help to reach agreement on difficult choices which support our common purpose of delivering excellence, talent and impact across the Irish research system

To access the Framework. Click here

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16 July 2019

Commercial foods for infants and young children in the WHO European Region (2019)

A study of the availability, composition and marketing of baby foods in four European countries

In order to help Member States understand what commercial foods for infants and young children are currently on the market, and to support implementation of the Guidance on ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children at the European level, the WHO Regional Office for Europe developed a methodology for identifying commercial baby foods available in retail settings and collecting data on their nutritional content, as well as various aspects of their packaging, labelling and promotion. This publication describes the findings from a study conducted in four countries of the WHO European region based on this methodology.

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2 July 2019

New research reveals households on low incomes need to spend up to 1/3 of take home income to afford a healthy food basket

Research highlights challenges facing low-income households in balancing the expense of a basic, acceptable and nutritious food basket while meeting other weekly household expenses.

New research by safefood has revealed some families on low income need to spend up to one third (33%) of their take home income to afford a basic food basket that is acceptable and meets nutritional needs. In general, households on a low-income tend to eat less well, have poorer health outcomes with higher levels of excess weight and its complications.

To access the Report Click here

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9 May 2019

Guide Dog Day

10 May 2019

Tomorrow is Irish Guide Dog Day! An awareness raising and fundraising day for Irish Guide Dog's clients - vision impaired people and the families of children with autism

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