Evidence-informed policy and practice

Department of Health publishes new estimates of the economic cost of smoking in the Republic of Ireland

The Department of Health today (29 April 2016) published a report entitled - An assessment of the economic cost of smoking in Ireland.  The study was carried out for the Department of Health by ICF International.  The purpose of this study is to contribute to the evidence base of tobacco consumption and its effects in Ireland, to help support the implementation of the recommendations made in The Tobacco Free Ireland report (2013).

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IPH response to the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research

The Health Research Authority and devolved administrations are developing a new UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research which sets out the high-level principles of good practice in the management and conduct of health and social care research in the UK, as well as the responsibilities that underpin high-quality ethical research. This new policy framework aims to help make the UK an even better place to do research. It is aimed at all those responsible for health and social care research in the UK.

 

The Health Behaviours in School Children (HBSC) survey 2014 launched Wednesday 9 December 2015

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has launched a national survey of school children’s health behaviour.


The Health Behaviours in School Children (HBSC) survey 2014 shows that overall health levels are good. There are encouraging findings on consumption of fruit and vegetables, teeth cleaning, and a drop in smoking levels and consumption of sweets and soft drinks.

Half of 7 year-olds in Northern Ireland have a longstanding health condition

A new report estimates that over half of 7 year-olds (53.2%) in Northern Ireland have one or more longstanding health conditions.  The report published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) today (Wednesday 9th December 2015) found that asthma (22.9%) and eczema (26%) were the most common conditions reported by carers followed by sight (16.8%) and hearing (8.3%) problems. The report also estimated that boys are 1.7 times more likely than girls to experience asthma or asthma-like symptoms.

IPH Reflections on Insights documents prepared for a National Open Data Strategy

On 22 July 2014, Mr. Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform launched Ireland’s national Open Data Portal developed by Insight Centre for Data Analytics, NUI Galway together with the research reports produced by Insight.

Open Data forms a core element of Ireland’s first Open Government Partnership (OGP) national Action Plan which, following Government approval, will be published and transmitted to the OGP Steering Committee to facilitate Ireland’s full membership of the Partnership.  

A new look IPH Community Profiles Tool

The IPH Community Profiles Tool provides access to health-related data that have been compiled for every local authority area in the Republic of Ireland and every local government district in Northern Ireland. The redeveloped IPH Community Profiles Tool (CPT) has a new attractive interface that uses Instant Atlas software, a Geographical Information System (GIS).

IPH response to the Review of the Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 Consultation

The Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 has not been updated in any significant respect since it became law. In the intervening years new threats to public health have emerged, and public health legislation in other jurisdictions and internationally has been updated to enable governments and public authorities to respond effectively to a wide range of incidents and emergencies involving not only infectious diseases but also chemical and radiological contamination.

Key points from IPH response

IPH welcomes new measures to improve road safety has been passed by the NI Assembly

IPH welcomes a comprehensive package of new measures to improve road safety has been passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The new Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill will see tougher drink driving laws, tougher police powers for breath tests, night restrictions on young drivers carrying passengers and a mandatory minimum period for learning to drive before taking the test.

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