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Our blogs spotlight key public health issues and evidence. 

Health Inequalities

Blog: Dying young from respiratory disease – are we making progress on reducing inequalities?

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21 May, 2021 - In this blog, Dr Helen McAvoy, Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Health, explores what we know about excess deaths from respiratory disease in socially disadvantaged communities, and…
Chronic Conditions Health Inequalities Tobacco and Nicotine products
Gambling and mental health

Blog: New challenges in mental health – what role for enhanced regulation of gambling?

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18 May, 2021 - In this blog, Ciara Reynolds and Joanna Purdy from the Institute of Public Health (IPH) discuss gambling and mental health, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and explore the potential public health…
Gambling Mental Health