Measles is highly contagious, so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England, and around the world, in recent years.
...has many economic, social and cultural assets that are enjoyed widely by many, but unfortunately not by all. The figures are stark. In terms of economic assets, 30% of London’s...
...wellbeing and physical activity. Like any good employer PHE wants to ensure that we are investing well and effectively so that our staff have strong foundations and opportunities to grow...
At the Academy Awards earlier this year, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for their respective portrayals of people living with HIV. I’m a scientist, not a film critic, but I couldn’t help but …
...The six areas for ‘population health activities’ are: wider determinants of health health improvement and making every contact count (MECC) health protection healthcare public health supporting independence and wellbeing a...
...with their communities on health inequalities. These documents can be taken, used and shared by any public health professional or local authority colleague looking to discuss health inequalities with their...
...impressive beard. Who would suspect that behind the fields of wellington boots and abandoned tents lurks a team from PHE, constantly working to keep festival-goers on their admittedly wobbly feet....
...details about the Platform, please contact Ann Goodwin, or visit http://www.regionalplatform.org.uk (Please note that the website is being updated and refreshed so some of the content may be out of...
Tuberculosis (TB) is a vital public health problem facing England. Rates have stabilised over the past seven years, but the incidence of TB in England remains high compared to most...
...data is normal not controversial; crucial, not risky. This is where we need to get to in England, and quickly. Featured image via NHS Image Library. Used under Crown Copyright....
...and life expectancy at the bottom of the line. A similar chart can be drawn for female life expectancy. The SII represents the range in years of life expectancy across...
