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Be a ‘Proud Quitter’ on No Smoking Day 2018
09 March 2018
This No Smoking Day, Wednesday 14 March, thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland are being urged to stub out their cigarettes and become ‘Proud Quitters’.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has...
Public health advice during cold spell 2018
27 February 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others as temperatures drop due to cold winds from the east.
Countdown under way to No Smoking Day 2018
19 February 2018
It is just less than one month until No Smoking Day on Wednesday 14 March, with thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland today being urged to stub out their cigarettes and become ‘Proud Quitters’...
‘If in doubt – get checked out’ when it comes to Mouth Cancer
28 November 2017
Health professionals here have joined forces to raise awareness of the causes, signs and symptoms of Mouth Cancer.
Around 200 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year in Northern Ireland...
Good news – smoking rates are declining
24 October 2017
Statistics released today in the 2016/17 Health Survey for Northern Ireland show that smoking prevalence has dropped by two percent. Meaning that the percentage of the population here who are smokers...
Stop smoking in Stoptober!
11 October 2017
During Stoptober the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to use this time as an opportunity to quit for good by availing of one of the free stop smoking services that...
Countdown underway to No Smoking Day 2017
08 February 2017
It is just less than one month until No Smoking Day on Wednesday March 8 with thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland today being urged to stub out their cigarettes and become ‘Proud Quitters’.
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Stop smoking for good in 2017
16 January 2017
As we progress through January, many people who quit smoking as a New Year’s Resolution may be finding it tough to stay off tobacco, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to make use of...
Stop smoking this New Year
14 December 2016
While many of us will be focusing on having a great time over the Christmas period, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many...
Be lung cancer aware during November
03 November 2016
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with around 900 new cases diagnosed each year, but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer...
Stop smoking in Stoptober!
05 October 2016
October is Stoptober, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to use this as an opportunity to quit for good.
Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable...
National Eye Health Week – your vision matters!
19 September 2016
During National Eye Health Week (19 – 25 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the importance of good eye health and the need for everyone to have their eyes tested every...