03 Oct 2011 The Department of Health (Republic of Ireland) is developing a public health policy, which aims to improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities by addressing the causes of preventable illnesses. The aim is to develop a policy for a healthier population for all ages and all sectors in society. …
31 Mar 2011 Key points from the IPH response include: There is growing recognition that the leading causes of illness and death, including heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases and injuries, may be exacerbated by elements within the built environment which contribute to sedentary lifestyles and harmful environments. IPH call for greater recognition of the links…
01 Jan 2010 The social and economic circumstances in which people live strongly influence their chances to be healthy. Factors such as housing, transport, environment, education and employment are just some of the functions of local government that influence health. IPH, in partnership with CAN and Nexus developed a briefing paper to support elected members…
09 Dec 2009 The European Commission launced a public consultation iin October 2009 on stakeholder views regarding the rationale, scope and strategic objectives for an EU role in global health. Access the EU Commission issues paper ‘The EU role in global health’ for background information. Below is the IPH response to this consultation. Introduction The Institute of…