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Living in a cold home can impact your health says new report

The temperature of our home can affect our health and wellbeing, according to a new report by Public Health Wales and Bangor University.

Annual official statistics show congenital anomaly and childhood rare diseases levels in Wales remain stable

The annual official statistics release from the Congenital Anomaly Register and Information Service (CARIS) for 2023 have shown that the level of congenital anomalies in babies born in Wales has remained stable at 4.8 per cent of all births, the same level as the previous year's report.

New vaping regulations welcomed as vape use rises among young people

Almost one-in-six year 11 students in Wales (15.9 per cent) are regularly using vapes, according to new data.  Over 45 per cent of students in year 11 say they have tried a vape. 

Statement on UK case of Clade I Mpox

Public Health Wales is aware of the case of Clade I Mpox reported in England.  We can confirm that there are no Mpox Clade I cases currently reported in Wales.

New study of fathers in prison shows how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue from one generation to the next

New research from Public Health Wales and Bangor University, highlights how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are experienced across generations. The study published in Child Protection and Practice, analysed data collected from 294 fathers aged 18 to 69 years in a Welsh prison.

Early years dental health improvement programme recovers to pre-pandemic levels

The latest annual reports on the dental public health programmes delivered by NHS Community Dental Services in Wales have shown that the programmes have recovered well from the pause during the pandemic. 

Newborn hearing screening programme marks 20th anniversary

More than 650,000 babies have benefited from the newborn hearing screening programme in Wales, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.

Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales, but data also reveal increase in bullying

Physical activity among secondary school pupils in Wales has increased, reversing a decline that started in 2017.  It is now comparable to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data on pupils in Wales from the results of the Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) health and well-being survey released today.   

Latest Health Risk Assessment Results: Withyhedge Landfill

Public Health Wales has undertaken a further health risk assessment of air quality data collected at the Spittal School monitoring station, covering the period between 27th August and 30th September 2024. 

Bowel Screening Age Lowered to 50 in Wales

From 9 October, people aged 50 in Wales will become eligible for bowel screening through the NHS. Those registered with a GP will automatically receive a free bowel screening test kit every two years.