Better health for all: A new vision for prevention
PHE’s Chief Executive Duncan Selbie explains why the Secretary of State’s prevention vision is a transformative moment for public health.
Health Improvement
What we’ve learned from the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics
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Rosanna O’Connor, Posted on:
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Health Improvement, Reducing preventable deaths
As the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics are released, we take a look at the main issues that this year’s stats have shown us.
How local Global Burden of Disease data can help shift the focus for the NHS
Most of us want to live in good health for as long as possible; but while people are generally living longer, outcomes still vary hugely across the country as disturbing inequalities persist. PHE has been centrally involved in a new analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study, published today in The Lancet, which we explain the …
Increasing physical activity in every level of society
Find out how PHE is working towards increasing physical activity in every level of society.
Getting to the heart of prevention
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the largest causes of preventable death, ill health and health inequalities in England. Find out how a greater focus on prevention could reduce up to 80% of CVD cases.
Health Profile for England: the health of England today and into the future
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John Newton and Justine Fitzpatrick, Posted on:
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Health and Wellbeing, Health Improvement, Health Profile for England
The first update to our Health Profile for England report sets out the most comprehensive picture of the health of the population, as well as future trends, and forecasting what the story might look like in years to come.
Prevention and the NHS long term plan: 3 ways we can save more lives
Leaders in the health and care system are busy developing a new long term plan for the NHS. Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie is leading the work, along with colleagues in the NHS, to ensure prevention is at the heart of that plan. Here he sets out 3 essential priorities for investment.
Using behavioural science to improve and protect the health of the nation
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Tim Chadborn, Natalie Gold and Richard Amlôt, Posted on:
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Behavioural Insights, Health Improvement, Health Protection
Ahead of the PHE annual conference, this blog explores the work carried out by PHE’s Behavioural Insights (PHEBI) team to change the behaviour of millions of people to help make us a healthier nation.
What promotes uptake and retention in group-based weight management services?
Obesity is fuelling a rise in Type 2 diabetes We live in an increasingly obesogenic environment, making it harder for individuals to avoid unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Drug misuse deaths fall but still remain too high
The ONS has published the latest figures for drug-related deaths in England and Wales, covering all deaths registered in 2017.