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PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to monitor the outbreak of E. coli 0104 (VTEC). The World Health Organization has said the E. coli is a new strain of the bacteria. This new strain has resulted in a serious complication affecting the kidneys called haemolytic uraemia syndrome (HUS). To date there has been no reported case in Northern Ireland.

PHA advises ‘breast is best’!

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW) to emphasise the message that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both you and your baby and that by deciding to breastfeed, you will be giving your child the best possible start in life. NBAW runs from 19-25 June and highlights the fact that any period of breastfeeding, however short, will benefit your baby.

World Breastfeeding Week

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World Breastfeeding Week runs from 1 August to 7 August 2011. For further information on World Breastfeeding Week go to http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

For further information on breastfeeding go to www.breastfedbabies.org/

World Heart Day

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World Heart Day, 29 September 2011

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.1 million lives each year.

For further information on World Heart Day go to www.world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/awareness/world-heart-day/

World Mental Health Day

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For further information on World Mental Health Day go to www.wfmh.org/00WorldMentalHealthDay.htm

World Suicide Prevention Day

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World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2011 promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. For further information on World Suicide Prevention Day go to www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_suicide_prevention_day/en/index.html

For further information on suicide go to www.mindingyourhead.info/home/suicide

Walk@Work programme –– A seminar by Nick Gilson

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Walk@Work programme –– A seminar by Nick Gilson
Wednesday 29 June at 12.45 pm
NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Association offices, Belfast

Obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes

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There are an estimated 69,000 adults and 1092 children living with diabetes in Northern Ireland in 2010. The number of adults with diabetes in Northern Ireland has increased by 34% since 2004. Many of these cases are preventable and related to obesity.

Consultation launched on Community Development Strategy - your views matter

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Issued jointly by the Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have today launched, for public consultation, a new Community Development Strategy. The consultation period will run for 12 weeks from Friday 10 June until Friday 2 September 2011. The Board and Agency want to see strong, resilient communities where everyone has good health and wellbeing, places where people look out for each other and have community pride in where they live.

Make your holiday care free and measles free

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Many popular holiday destinations are experiencing outbreaks of measles. These include France, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. England has also seen a recent rise in cases, so the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) is, if you are travelling outside Northern Ireland, make sure your family are protected.