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What we’ve learned from the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics
As the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics are released, we take a look at the main issues that this year’s stats have shown us.
Reducing preventable deaths
Posts relating to PHE Priority 1: Reducing preventable deaths
Preventing suicide – there's a role for all of us
Every suicide is a tragedy. There are few things worse than a person – of whatever age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality - believing there is no hope or help available, and no course of action other than taking their own …
Leaving it late: why are people still dying from HIV in the UK?
December 1st, World AIDS Day, is a time to reflect and to remember all those whose lives have been lost or blighted by the virus. Once upon a time, only thirty years ago, almost everyone with HIV infection died. Today …
Private health screening - paying for peace of mind?
A clean bill of health is something we all value and many of us take positive steps to stay as healthy as we can – perhaps by eating a balanced diet, regularly exercising or stopping smoking. It is no surprise …
Preventing avoidable deaths this winter
This week we publish our Cold Weather Plan for 2014, part of the national effort to reduce an estimated 25,000+ excess winter deaths in England each year, many of which are entirely preventable. It may not be a surprise to …
Better health for Londoners
Last week saw the publication of Lord Darzi’s Better Health for London and his recommendations for improving the health of Londoners and the care they receive. This attracted considerable media interest, both in London and nationally, and it was heartening …
Breast screening – a personal choice
Health is an incredibly personal matter. So when thinking about whether to go to the doctor, have a check-up or take up an offer of screening, people should know exactly what is involved to enable them to make a choice …
Liver disease: a preventable killer of young adults
Liver disease has changed over the years but my commitment to reducing deaths hasn’t. I’ve had a fascination and passion for treating and preventing it since I was a medical student, training at the Royal Free School of Medicine under …
Cancer registration as good as the world's best
Today PHE released the most accurate national one-year cancer survival figures ever achieved for five cancer sites on cases diagnosed in 2012. This is a historic milestone and marks one of the greatest achievements so far of the new National Cancer Registration …
Fighting congenital anomalies and rare diseases with information
We hear a great deal about the common illnesses that affect many people such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, we hear much less on rare diseases, each of which affects relatively small numbers of people. Nevertheless, if you …