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The South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) aims to improve the health of the population in the South West. Through the collection, monitoring and analysis of data, we produce evidence to inform decision-making on health issues at local, regional and national levels.
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NDTMS South West quarterly data report: second quarter 2008/09

NDTMS South West quarterly data report: second quarter 2008/09This latest quarterly report from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) presents key data about the drug misusing population ...

Article POSTED 17 NOV 2008 00:00
Reducing the traffic death toll

With over 2,500 people dying and almost a quarter of a million being injured on England and Wales' roads, SWPHO Director Dr Julia Verne calls ...

Article POSTED 13 NOV 2008 00:00
Media release: Children at high risk of death and injury on South West roads

This week (10-16 November 2008) is Road Safety Week and leading health experts in the South West are reminding parents to keep their children ...

Article POSTED 13 NOV 2008 00:00
Health Inequalities - Turning the Tide? Spotlight on Housing, Transport and Commissioning, 25 - 26 March 2009, Brighton

Health Inequalities - Turning the Tide? Spotlight on Housing, Transport and Commissioning, 25 - 26 March 2009, BrightonA link to the 17th United Kingdom Public Health Association (UKPHA) conference website.

Article POSTED 13 NOV 2008 00:00
Public Health South West E-bulletin (November 2008 edition)

Public Health South West E-bulletin (November 2008 edition) An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.

Article POSTED 07 NOV 2008 00:00
Food and Health update (November 2008)

An update on local, regional and national developments looking to improve food and health outcomes.

Article POSTED 07 NOV 2008 00:00
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NEW! Healthy Weight for Children Hub - Interventions Data Collection Form

NEW! Healthy Weight for Children Hub - Interventions Data Collection FormWe are collecting details of interventions to tackle childhood obesity and promote healthy weight in children in the South West. Please add details ...

Article POSTED 29 OCT 2008 00:00
Healthy Weight for Children Hub

Healthy Weight for Children HubA collection of resources relating to this project.

Article POSTED 30 SEP 2008 00:00
National Child Measurement Programme in the South West

Information about what this national programme can tell us about child weight in England, additional analysis of the data set in the South West ...

Article POSTED 20 AUG 2008 00:00
Health Profiles 2008 launched

Health Profiles 2008 launched The Local Authority Health Profiles 2008 can be viewed by following this link.

Article POSTED 24 JUN 2008 00:00
What a waste: Premature deaths due to smoking – the picture in the South West

What a waste: Premature deaths due to smoking – the picture in the South WestThis bulletin aims to support those working to reduce premature deaths (i.e. deaths between the ages of 35 and 69) due to tobacco smoking in ...

Article POSTED 29 SEP 2008 00:00
NHS celebrates 60th birthday

NHS celebrates 60th birthdaySome interesting facts and figures about changes in the nation's health since the National Health Service was introduced in 1948.

Article POSTED 07 JUL 2008 00:00
SWPHO support for Healthy Schools Plus

SWPHO support for Healthy Schools PlusInformation about how the SWPHO can support those working towards Healthy Schools Plus, including an interactive mapping tool showing school ...

Article POSTED 07 FEB 2008 00:00