In this blog, we will explore the role of pathogen genomics in UK biosecurity and how we are developing our genomic systems to better protect public health in the UK.
We hope our latest edition of Health Matters – on the subject of getting every adult active every day – will help you and other health professionals by compiling key facts, figures and evidence of effective interventions. Where we can, …
In England, results from the Smoking, Drinking and Drug User survey have shown a downward trend in the number of under-16s drinking alcohol. In 2014, 38 per cent of 11 to 15 year olds had tried alcohol; this is a …
The Evidence Review for UK’s second Climate Change Risk Assessment was published recently by the Climate Change Committee, having been developed by literally hundreds of authors, reviewers and stakeholders. There’s a wealth of information and analysis available within it, helpfully …
One of the most significant inequalities in physical activity is for people living with disabilities and long term health conditions, as highlighted in the latest edition of Health Matters. In this group the proportion of adults doing less than 30 …
HIV has no cure or vaccination, yet, due to advances in treatment and our understanding, someone living with HIV can expect a comparable life expectancy as someone who is HIV-free. Achieving the best possible health outcomes depends on early diagnosis, …
In 2014-15 there were 295,244 adults in alcohol and drug treatment services across England. The latest official statistics on drug-related deaths in England showed the highest number of substance misuse related death since these records began and highlights a worrying …
We’re pleased to bring you our round-up highlighting some of PHE’s online activity from the past week. Here’s your chance to catch up on what you might have missed including: Health Matters - getting every adult active every day This …
Public health has gone digital. Digital public health is emerging as a blend of old public health wisdom combined with new digital concepts and tools – a joint venture. Five years from now there will be no separate digital programmes, …
A group of independent scientists (the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition) have taken a comprehensive look at the link between vitamin D and health. PHE’s head of nutrition science, Dr Louis Levy, answers questions about the report and explains what …
We hope that through the breadth of ‘Health Matters – getting every adult active every day’ content, we have made the case for investment of time and money, but a question may remain; what tools and resources are available to …
