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How we protect the UK from vector-borne diseases – UK Health …

WebAn important part of their remit is to advise the government on the risk to public health from vector-borne disease in the UK. Our entomologists also work with …

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UKHSA strategic plan: Addressing health threats, saving lives

WebWherever we look - locally, nationally, internationally - hazards to our health are all around us. UKHSA was established to meet these challenges head on, preparing …

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2023 – UK Health Security Agency

WebBlog Editor, 8 November 2023 - Health Equity. Ahead of conference 2023, we outline UKHSA's progress on health equity efforts and developing a 3-year roadmap …

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Should we be worried about the new COVID-19 variant

WebBlog Editor, 15 January 2024 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) With the emergence at the end of last year of COVID-19 variant JN.1, there are questions about how it compares to the …

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Health equity and the UK Health Security Agency

WebWhat is health equity? The World Health Organisation defines health equity as “the absence of unfair and avoidable or remediable differences in health among …

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Health Profile for England: the health of England today …

WebThe causes of morbidity become more prevalent with age, but the profile shows that mental health problems and substance use have the biggest effect on …

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Patterns and trends in excess weight among adults in …

WebObesity is a global and complex public health concern. It is associated with reduced life expectancy and is a risk factor for a range of chronic diseases, including …

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The A-Z of health security science – UK Health Security Agency

WebNational network of public health microbiology laboratories Alongside our major science campuses at Porton, Harwell and Colindale, UKHSA also has a number of …

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How science can protect us from the health effects of climate …

WebOur scientists study the health effects of climate change, provide early warning and response to extreme weather events, quantify the health impacts of air …

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Who’s eligible for the 2024 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Spring Booster’

WebAdults aged 75 years and over. Residents in a care home for older adults. Individuals aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system. As you can …

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Better health for all: A new vision for prevention

WebThis new prevention vision from the Secretary of State is a seminal moment for the public’s health, one that PHE warmly welcomes. Good health underpins a …

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How we work with partners to push the boundaries of vaccine R&D

WebAs we release our Commercial Strategy, I wanted to reflect on the ways in which we partner with industry to drive greater innovations and better health outcomes.. …

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Giving every child the best start in life – UK Health Security Agency

WebWendy Nicholson, 17 March 2021 - Children and young people, Giving children and young people the best start in life. Setting the foundations for health and wellbeing during …

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Health Matters: Prevention

WebElaine Rashbrook, 23 May 2019 - Health Matters. The latest edition of Health Matters, PHE’s professional resource, focuses on taking a life course approach to the prevention …

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Giving everyone the opportunity to lead a healthy life – UK Health

WebReducing health inequalities means giving everyone the opportunity to lead a healthy life, no matter where they live or who they are. It’s well documented for …

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Health Matters: Smoking and mental health – UK Health Security …

WebIn 2014/15, prevalence in all adults (aged 18+) was 16.4% and prevalence in adults living with: anxiety or depression was 28.0%. a long-term mental health condition …

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From data to decisions: Building blocks for population health

WebThe framework provides a simple way of capturing the fundamental components of an effective place-based population health intelligence function and has …

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Understanding health inequalities in England – UK Health Security …

WebUnderstanding health inequalities in England. Reducing health inequalities means giving everyone the same opportunities to lead a healthy life, no matter where …

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Local Authority Health Profiles 2018 update: How to interpret the

WebLocal Authority (LA) Health Profile reports that accompany the online tool have now been refreshed for 2018.. These reports are intended to act as conversation …

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Getting tested for an STI: Your guide to how it works – UK Health

WebA lancet (a small needle) is used to prick your finger and you collect drops of blood into a tube. Anal, vaginal, and throat swabs – these will be used to test for …

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