Evidence-informed policy and practice

The National Institute of Health Sciences  publishes an article on The Health Well in their December Research Bulletin.   Click here to read the article, which begins on page 154.

Health Services must plan for increased demand on services

The number of people in Northern Ireland living with serious breathing difficulties (chronic airflow obstruction) is expected to rise by 21% by 2020, according to new research by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).

In 2007 it is estimated that nearly 46,000 adults (3.3%) had serious breathing difficulties in Northern Ireland. By 2020 this is expected to rise to nearly 56,000 (3.7%) – an additional 10,000 adults and 21% increase – in less than 15 years.

Health Services must plan for increased demand on services

The number of people in the Republic of Ireland living with serious breathing difficulties (chronic airflow obstruction) is expected to rise by 40% by 2020, according to new research by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).

In 2007 it is estimated that nearly 94,000 adults (2.8% of the population) had serious breathing difficulties. By 2020 this is expected to rise to over 131,000 (3.1%) – an additional 38,000 adults and 40% increase – in less than 15 years.

Extensive information on births, deaths, cancer incidence, hospital admissions, and psychiatric in-patient activity available Online & on CD The Department of Health and Children (DoHC) today (21st April) released the latest update of its Public Health Information System (PHIS) health data tables which include extensive information on births, deaths, cancer incidence, hospital admissions, and psychiatric in-patient activity.

The Department of Health is developing a new public health policy to help people live healthier and more fulfilling lives and to create social conditions that ensure good health, on equal terms for the entire population. The policy will realise the provisions in the Programme for Government regarding a healthier population that will be protected from health threats, living in a healthier and more sustainable environment, with increased social and economic productivity and greater social inclusion.  

Inside this issue

•    Spotlight on the Health Well – Fuel Poverty Hub
•    Your Health is Your Wealth
•    Tackling health inequalities through the cardiovascular service framework
•    IPH report links unemployment with rising mental health problems for men
•    Eliminating health inequalities - a matter of life and death
•    Rare diseases
•    Obesity Audit
•    Fuel Poverty News
•    Consultations
•    Resources