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Increasing physical activity in every level of society
Find out how PHE is working towards increasing physical activity in every level of society.
Health Improvement
Getting to the heart of prevention
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the largest causes of preventable death, ill health and health inequalities in England. Find out how a greater focus on prevention could reduce up to 80% of CVD cases.
Health Profile for England: the health of England today and into the future
The first update to our Health Profile for England report sets out the most comprehensive picture of the health of the population, as well as future trends, and forecasting what the story might look like in years to come.
Prevention and the NHS long term plan: 3 ways we can save more lives
Leaders in the health and care system are busy developing a new long term plan for the NHS. Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie is leading the work, along with colleagues in the NHS, to ensure prevention is at the heart of that plan. Here he sets out 3 essential priorities for investment.
Using behavioural science to improve and protect the health of the nation
Ahead of the PHE annual conference, this blog explores the work carried out by PHE’s Behavioural Insights (PHEBI) team to change the behaviour of millions of people to help make us a healthier nation.
What promotes uptake and retention in group-based weight management services?
Obesity is fuelling a rise in Type 2 diabetes We live in an increasingly obesogenic environment, making it harder for individuals to avoid unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Drug misuse deaths fall but still remain too high
The ONS has published the latest figures for drug-related deaths in England and Wales, covering all deaths registered in 2017.
Local action on health inequalities amongst ethnic minorities
How is ethnicity relevant to health and health inequalities In England, the term ‘health inequalities’ is generally understood to mean differences in health status between different population groups that are unfair and avoidable.
Alprazolam (Xanax): What are the facts?
Over the past year, there has been increasing media coverage about alprazolam (typically referred to by the brand name Xanax), highlighting what is being seen as a rise in the number of young people using it.
Successfully delivering smokefree prisons across England and Wales
Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated every year in July and this year it marks one hundred years since his birth. The Centenary is an occasion to reflect on his life and legacy, and to follow his call to “make of …