by IHPE | Sep 30, 2016 | News
“Abstract Severe obesity in childhood is increasing in prevalence and is associated with considerable morbidity. Studies into pediatric obesity have focused largely on interventions that do not necessarily target the unique biologic or psychological...
by IHPE | Sep 28, 2016 | News
s part of their public health remit, local authorities are responsible for commissioning alcohol and drug interventions and services. This joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) support pack – updated annually and in its fifth year – will help local areas to develop...
by IHPE | Sep 28, 2016 | News
The call for abstracts for the 25th International HPH Conference to be held in Vienna, Austria, from April 12-14, 2017, is now open! Please go to http://www.hphconferences.org/abstract-submission/about-submission.html, log in with your existing user name or create a...
by IHPE | Sep 24, 2016 | News
“Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged ≥65 years (older adults). During 2014, approximately 27,000 older adults died because of falls; 2.8 million were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries, and...
by IHPE | Sep 24, 2016 | News
(BMJ Editorial) Published 23 September 2016. “An emerging concern that needs a clinical, public health, and regulatory response. With increasing use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) globally, the...
