Reference Materials

Improving health equity by giving every child the best start in life

Children have the highest risk of poverty out of all age groups in Wales: nearly one in three or 28% of children are living in relative income poverty, and children […]

Published on: 8th November 2023

Reference type: Legislation and policy

More people, More active, More often for heart health – taking action on physical activity. A World Heart Federation policy brief

Published on: 30th October 2023

Reference type: Article

Adult general health and illness (National Survey for Wales)

Published on: 24th October 2023

Reference type: Research and evidence

Impacts of COVID-19 on sexual behaviour in Britain: Findings from a large, quasi-representative survey

Published on: 18th October 2023

Reference type: Article

Promoting physical activity for older people: A toolkit for action

Published on: 13th October 2023

Reference type: Guidance

Cold indoor temperatures and their association with health and well-being: A systematic literature review

Evidence suggests that indoor temperatures below 18°C are associated with negative health effects. This study aimed to identify, appraise and update evidence on the association between cold temperatures (i.e. below […]

Authors: Hayley Janssen, Kat Ford, Ben Gascoyne, Rebecca Hill, Manon Roberts, Mark Bellis, Sumina Azam

Published on: 10th October 2023

Reference type: Journal

Tackling the public health effects of climate change – find out how you and your team can take action

Public Health Wales has a new strategic priority: tackling the public health effects of climate change, in recognition of the climate emergency being the greatest health threat facing humanity. This […]

Authors: Tracy Evans, Eurgain Powell

Published on: 5th October 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Building a fairer Gwent: Wales’ first Marmot region

There are many factors within society, the economy and the environment that influence peoples’ health and wellbeing. Inequalities within these factors, the social determinants of health, such as the unequal […]

Published on: 27th September 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Nicotine and tobacco-free schools: Policy development and implementation toolkit

This toolkit provides practical advice on developing nicotine- and tobacco-free school policies, offering examples related to communication, education and policy enforcement. The annexes contain templates and information that will support […]

Published on: 26th September 2023

Reference type: Guidance

Guidance on protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus (shielding)

Published on: 20th September 2023

Reference type: Guidance