InBriefs and Factsheets
Here you will find the most recent InBrief summaries published by the Institute of Public Health. These InBrief documents offer a short and accessible summary of IPH reports by distilling key report findings into one to two pages. If you are interested in a particular public health issue you can filter publications by theme by selecting a topic for example ‘alcohol’ or tobacco’.
MythBuster - Tobacco

MythBuster – Tobacco

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay the Institute of Public Health has developed a series of MythBusters to debunk some of the myths that ...
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InBrief: Arts and creativity in later life has positive health and wellbeing impacts

InBrief: Arts and creativity in later life has positive health and wellbeing impacts

This InBrief summarises the findings of a recent IPH report, ‘Arts and Creativity in Later Life: Implications for Public Health ...
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InBrief: Health professionals require support to promote physical activity to older adults

InBrief: Health professionals require support to promote physical activity to older adults

This InBrief summarises new research by the Institute of Public Health which found that healthcare professionals want more tailored training ...
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InBrief: The heat is on for Northern Ireland to tackle climate change

InBrief: The heat is on for Northern Ireland to tackle climate change

This InBrief summarises the main recommendations made by the Institute of Public Health in a recent submission on the Northern ...
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Monitoring the Public Health (Alcohol) Act in Ireland - First follow-up survey and the impact of COVID-19

Monitoring the Public Health (Alcohol) Act in Ireland – First follow-up survey and the impact of COVID-19

Access the Briefing Paper Ireland is introducing new controls on alcohol marketing through the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, which ...
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Factsheet: COVID-19 and Physical Activity

Factsheet: COVID-19 and Physical Activity

23 Oct 2020 Author: Institute of Public Health The Institute of Public Health has launched a new factsheet series providing ...
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Factsheet: COVID-19 & Tobacco

Factsheet: COVID-19 & Tobacco

The Institute of Public Health has launched a new factsheet series providing evidence relating to COVID-19 and key public health ...
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Keeping active at home can help you to stay healthy, improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety – Institute of Public Health

Keeping active at home can help you to stay healthy, improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety – Institute of Public Health

Ten ways to keep active at home during COVID-19 pandemic  Regular physical activity is important for all of us to ...
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