Reducing preventable deaths

Posts relating to PHE Priority 1: Reducing preventable deaths

A fairer health deal for the north

Paul Johnstone, 21 October 2013 - Northern Region, Reducing preventable deaths

Life’s not grim up north. The landscape is some of the most extraordinary in the world. Culturally and creatively, world-class examples abound. The foundations laid by the north of England’s industrial heritage go deep and continue to offer huge opportunity …

Information as an intervention

John Newton, 25 September 2013 - Chief Knowledge Officer, Reducing preventable deaths

A question I often ask, as I talk to meetings and groups, is “which of the following is the commonest cause of premature death in your area?” Cancer Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). Liver disease Lung disease What do …