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About the vaccine

WEBAbout the vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines help protect against the current main types of COVID-19 viruses. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency …

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New analysis reveals trends in children and young people's mental

WEBPublished: 7 July 2022 The Health Foundation’s Networked Data Lab (NDL) has analysed data across England, Scotland and Wales to reveal new insights about children and …

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Immunisation and Vaccines

WEBThe Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) of Public Health Wales was established in July 2005. It draws on support from a variety of existing partners across …

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Health and its determinants in Wales (2018)

WEBThe Health and its determinants in Wales report provides an overview of the health and well-being of the population of Wales, including the burden of disease. It outlines the …

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Digital technology and health inequalities: a scoping review

WEBDigital technology and health inequalities: a scoping review 2 • There is an absence of evidence about differences in the way different social groups engage with digital …

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Information for Health and Social Care

WEBDue to the constant evolution of our understanding about COVID-19 disease, guidance is constantly reviewed and updated. You are advised to check the links below regularly for …

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Working Together for a Healthier Wales

WEBWe are working towards a Wales where people live longer, healthier lives and where all people in Wales have fair and equal access to the things that lead to good health and …

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

WEBLatest information and guidance on Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Health Wales unveils research priorities Public Health Wales welcomes five-year plan to combat antimicrobial …

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Public Health Outcomes Framework (2022)

WEBOver the past decade, hip fracture rates in females aged 65+ have consistently been around 75-80 per cent higher than males. This may be due to women being more at risk …

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COVID-19 vaccination information

WEBInformation about the COVID-19 vaccination in Wales. Adverse Childhood Experiences can affect people's ability to cope with challenges of cost of living crisis …

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Health expectancies in Wales with inequality gap

WEBHealthy life expectancy was 62 years for females and 61 years for males in 2018-2020. Males spend more of their life in good health (78.5%) compared to females …

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Overweight and Obesity

WEBThe proportion of children and adults in Wales who are of a healthy weight is dropping: Between 2003 to 2015 there was a 4% increase in levels of obesity among adults, and a …

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Our Long-Term Strategy 2023 – 2035

WEBWorking together for a healthier Wales 6 The challenges that we face are stark. However, we have seen the power and impact that we can have when we mobilise our collective …

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Obesity in Wales (2019)

WEBObesity in Wales (2019) Obesity is a leading public health concern in Wales. Almost a quarter of adults self-report to be obese, an estimated 600,000 adults, while one in eight …

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Life Expectancy and Mortality in Wales (2020)

WEBMale and female life expectancy has only increased by 0.2 years and 0.1 years respectively since 2010-12. Prior to this, the increases had been 2.6 years and 2 years respectively …

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Sexual Health in Wales

WEB2 About Public Health Wales Public Health Wales exists to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for people in Wales.

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