Health matters: What you need to know - malaria

Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease spread by mosquitoes. It is common in many tropical countries and is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. This two page leaflet covers the types of parasite that carry malaria, where it is most commonly found and the preventative measures you can take to avoid malaria.

Trampoline users urged to be cautious

The Southern Area Accident Prevention Liaison Group (SAAPLG) is urging people to be cautious when using home trampolines this summer.A survey conducted in 2008 by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust within its Accident and Emergency Departments and Minor Injury Units shows that there were 82 injuries recorded over a four week period due to trampoline accidents; 57 (70%) of these accidents were amongst children under 10 years of age.

PHA uses webcast to promote health messages

This webcast features Dr Carolyn Harper, Director of Public Health for the Public Health Agency, discussing the Director of Public Health Annual report for 2009. The report outlines some of the main public health challenges in Northern Ireland and highlights a selection of the invaluable work that has been undertaken at grass-roots level to address these. [swf file="http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/video/PHA_Annual_Report_2009.flv"]

Think carbon monoxide

The Public Health Agency is urging people to be vigilant for the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and recommends taking action to minimise possible risk.Carbon monoxide poisoning can affect anyone. However, children, students, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone with heart or breathing problems are more vulnerable to its effects. Carbon monoxide is produced when fossil fuels such as gas, coal, oil, wood, petrol and paraffin burn without enough oxygen. It is a colourless, tasteless, odourless gas that is non-irritating.

PHA coordinating nursing home survey

The Healthcare Associated Infections in European Long Term Care Facilities (HALT) project is a point prevalence survey of nursing homes in European countries including Northern Ireland. The survey, which is taking place in September 2010, is being coordinated by the PHA along with staff from each participating nursing home. Why is it important to collect this information on nursing homes?

HSC R&D Today Issue 13 - Summer 2010

This publication, the 13th issue of R&D Today - the biannual newsletter of the Health and Social Care Research and Development Division (HC R&D) - profiles the work supported by Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care R&D fund. This issue reflects the position of HSC R&D as a division of the regional Public Health Agency.
 

This publication, the 13th issue of R&D Today - the biannual newsletter of the Health and Social Care Research and Development Division (HC R&D) - profiles the work supported by Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care R&D fund. This issue reflects the position of HSC R&D as a division of the regional Public Health Agency.

Complete the European Man-for-Man Internet Survey (EMIS), says PHA

The Public Health Agency (PHA) encourages Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) to take part in the largest ever internet survey for gay men, bisexual men and other men who are attracted to men.The European Man-for-Man Internet Survey (EMIS) asks about relationships, sex life, risks, precautions and use of health services, and is available online until Tuesday 31 August 2010.
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