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27.2% of 5-year-old children in Wales have experienced tooth decay. Children living in more disadvantaged areas can be twice as likely to have decay and to have twice as many […]
Published on: 12th November 2026
The purpose of this protocol document is to:
Published on: 11th November 2026
Category: Strategy
The Healthcare Associated Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing Programme (HARP) team at Public Health Wales (PHW), Health Protection were instructed by the Welsh Government to develop and support the implementation […]
Category: Annual report
This annual report includes the prevalence rates of key congenital anomalies and rare diseases in Wales, with a focus on abdominal wall defects. The updated prevalence rates includes the Official […]
Published on: 10th November 2026
Wales has implemented some of the most comprehensive smoke-free legislation in the UK, extending protections from second-hand smoke (SHS) beyond enclosed public places and workplaces into settings used by children, […]
Published on: 30th October 2026
Wales has implemented some of the most comprehensive smoke-free legislation in the UK, progressively extending protections from second-hand smoke (SHS) beyond enclosed public places and workplaces into a range of […]
Current level of activity Trend Influenza Low levels Increasing RSV Low levels Increasing COVID-19 Low levels Stable Comparative thresholds for COVID-19 intensity are not yet available. Weekly Integrated respiratory infection […]
Published on: 28th October 2026
This report presents an analysis of the data collected by the eRMS system from 2019/20 to 2025/26 for the management of tooth decay and the number of XGAs undertaken across […]
Published on: 27th October 2026
Category: Data and analysis
Next update: Summer 2028 Contact for queries or feedback Introduction This is a collaborative piece of work between The School Health Research Network (SHRN) and Public Health Wales. This update […]
Published on: 22nd October 2026
Background Gambling related harms are a significant public health issue in Wales and can affect individuals, families, communities and wider society. Harms may impact mental and physical health, financial wellbeing, […]
Published on: 21st October 2026
Category: Evidence and research
