News
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Wide inequalities in cancer death rates in Wales remain – with no recent improvement
New official statistics from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) show that cancer remains the leading cause of death in Wales, accounting for over a quarter of all […]
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Setting out a new vision to strengthen public health research in Wales
A new vision has been published to help build a stronger public health research system in Wales. It aims to improve population health, reduce health inequalities and generate the evidence […]
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Public Health Wales urges public to take precautions as dry conditions increase wildfire risk
A major incident has been declared by emergency services responding to a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain. Firefighters from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at […]
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NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps
Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in […]
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Public Health advice on drugs and safety
Public Health Wales is reminding people that there is no completely safe way to take illegal drugs. Drug markets are unpredictable, and substances may contain unexpected ingredients, contaminants, or much […]
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Updated physical activity guidelines show that increasing movement benefits our health and longevity
Public Health Wales has welcomed the publication of updated guidelines from the four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of the UK, which highlight the importance of movement and physical activity in helping to prevent and protect […]
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From fast food to flood risk: how planning decisions affect our health and wellbeing
Public Health Wales and the Welsh NHS Confederation have today published a new explainer showing how decisions about housing, transport, green space and food environments are directly influencing the nation’s […]
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Smoking costs Wales £1.56 billion a year with deprived communities hit hardest
Smoking is costing Wales an estimated £1.56 billion every year, according to a new Public Health Wales report that highlights the scale of the damage tobacco continues to cause to […]
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Public Health Wales and Cardiff University agree new research partnership to improve health in Wales
Public Health Wales and Cardiff University have signed a new three-year agreement to work together on research that can help improve health and reduce health inequalities in Wales. The agreement […]
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New review backs current Help Me Quit approach on smoking harm reduction
Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Wales. There is increasing interest in whether harm reduction pathways, like cutting down smoking before quitting, maybe more effective at reducing harms from smoking […]