By Public Health England (2013)
The Local Tobacco Control Profiles for England provides a snapshot of the extent of tobacco use, tobacco related harm, and measures being taken to reduce this harm at a local level. These profiles have been designed to help local government and health services to assess the effect of tobacco use on their local populations. They will inform commissioning and planning decisions to tackle tobacco use and improve the health of local communities.
Hilton, S. et al. BMC Public Health, 2010; 10(368)
It has been claimed that publicity surrounding popular celebrity Jade
Goody’s experience of cervical cancer will raise awareness about the disease. This study examines the content of newspaper articles covering her illness to consider whether ‘mobilising information’ which could encourage women to adopt risk-reducing and health promoting behaviours has been included.METHODS: Content analysis of 15 national newspapers published between August 2008 and April 2009FINDINGS: In the extensive
coverage of Goody’s illness (527 articles in the 7 months of study) few newspaper articles included information that might make women more aware of the signs and symptoms or risk factors for the disease, or discussed the role of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and the recently introduced HPV vaccination programme to reduce the future incidence of cervical cancer. For example, less than 5% of articles mentioned well-known risk-factors
for cervical cancer and less than 8% gave any information about HPV. The ‘human interest’ aspects of Goody’s illness (her treatment, the spread of her disease in later months, her wedding, and her preparations for her children’s future) were more extensively covered.CONCLUSIONS: Newspaper coverage of Goody’s illness has tended not to include factual or educational information that could mobilise or inform women, or help them to recognise early symptoms. However, the focus on personal tragedy may encourage women to be receptive to HPV vaccination or screening if her story acts as a
reminder that cervical cancer can be a devastating and fatal disease in the longer term.
By NHS Institute (January 2013)
The purpose of this report is to support implementation of the health reforms to improve children and young people’s health and wellbeing. It makes key recommendations and provides support and evidence to national government and bodies, and local organisations and professionals. It shares best practice of where local areas are innovating effectively to improve health outcomes. The report builds on the findings of the CYPHO Forum’s report and urges the Government and national and local bodies to take action in key areas.
By NICE (January 2013)
This briefing summarises NICE’s recommendations for local authorities and partner organisations on the general principles that should be used when considering the commissioning, planning, content and evaluation of initiatives to support behaviour change at individual, community and population levels. Behaviour change interventions are coordinated sets of activities that seek to change specific health-related behaviours.
By Demos (2012)
While the focus of alcohol policy tends to be on tackling public disorder, the worst damage done by hazardous drinking in the UK is in the home. According to the latest figures, more than 2.5 million children in the UK, including 90,000 babies, are living with a parent who is drinking alcohol ‘hazardously’. In this report think-tank Demos considers the impact of parental drinking behaviour on parenting style. Findings suggest that the more a parent drinks, the less likely they are to be a ‘tough love’ parent. This report argues for targeted information awareness campaigns aimed at parents to help them consider their parenting style and the impact of alcohol on parenting ability.
Kim, AE. et al. Journal of Pediatrics, 2013, 131(1): 1-10
The objective of this study was to examine the potential impact of banning tobacco displays and ads at the point of sale (POS) on youth outcomes.
By Liverpool Public Health Observatory (2012)
This needs assessment was produced by Liverpool Public Health Observatory (LPHO) and commissioned by the Merseyside PCTs. The factors that contribute to positive and negative emotional health amongst children and young people are explored under six priority area headings, developed by the Children’s Society. These include having ‘the conditions to learn and develop’ and ‘a safe and suitable home environment’. The needs assessment seeks to paint a picture of need across Merseyside.
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By NICE (2012)
This public health guidance recommends coordinated action to identify and address the barriers that may be discouraging people from walking and cycling more often or at all. It is is aimed at schools, workplaces, local authorities and the NHS to encourage them to promote walking and cycling.
By World Health Organisation (2012)
This action plan outlines a range of evidence-based policy options to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. It is closely linked to 10 action areas of the global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2010.
By Cochrane Library (Novemebr 2012)
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and associated adverse events of interventions designed to increase the consumption of fruit and/or vegetables amongst children aged five years and under.
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