03 Sep 2012 The current prevalence of dementia and its associated economic and social burden presents a challenge for the configuration of dementia care services at present and it is clear that this challenge will become ever more urgent as a consequence of population ageing. IPH supports the development of a Dementia Strategy in Ireland…
14 Dec 2011 Author: Institute of Public Health Report highlights different challenges facing older people in keeping warm. Rising levels of income poverty, a high proportion of older people living alone and reliance on oil-based central heating are notable features of fuel poverty among older people in Northern Ireland. The research was carried out by a…
08 Apr 2005 Author: H. McGee, A. O’Hanlon, M. Barker, A. Hickey, R. Garavan, R. Conroy, R. Layte, E. Shelley, F. Horgan, V. Crawford, R. Stout & D. O’Neill Significant differences exist in policy, structures, coverage and funding between the healthcare systems of the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI). These differences – a…
08 Jun 2001 Author: Kevin Balanda and Jane Wilde, The Institute of Public Health in Ireland This is the first all Ireland mortality report for 80 years and provides information on patterns of mortality by age, gender, geography and socio-economic class. The Institute of Public Health in Ireland has been set up to promote co-operation for…
