Institute of Public Health
The Institute of Public Health deals with the prevention and promotion aspects of population health, rather than health protection and infectious diseases. Our staff are mainly policy specialists and researchers, and do not work in primary care settings. The Institute…
OLDER people who are physically active are at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.
The findings are contained in a review of all published reviews of studies that assessed the relationship between physical activity and health in adults aged 60…
Postponed – Institute of Public Health 2020 Conference
As the public health community focuses on COVID-19, the Institute of Public Health Conference scheduled to take place in the RCPI on Wednesday 13 May 2020 has been postponed.
We hope to reschedule and will be in contact in due course.
We…
International experts, including those from Ireland and Northern Ireland, have published a letter in The Lancet medical journal calling for a unified approach to addressing the global challenge of loneliness.
In response to the growing concerns about the rates and consequences of loneliness,…
The ‘walkability’ of Ireland’s cities and towns needs to be improved to support people to live healthier lives, a conference organised by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) was told.
Healthcare professionals, government officials, policymakers and community organisations, from North…
It’s National Breastfeeding Week in the Republic of Ireland. Running until October 7th, the week promotes and celebrates breastfeeding in Ireland.
The World Health Organization’s recommendations are exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months for life, and up to two years of age.
More…
LIGHT physical activity, such as a walk in the park, gardening or a little housework can help older people to live healthier for longer.
That’s the message from the Institute of Public Health in Ireland as Positive Ageing Week takes place across the country. Today (October 1st) also marks UN…
REGISTRATION is now open to attend the Physical activity and older adults: What works? - The role of health professionals event which takes place on 22nd October 2019 in Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, Dublin.
Keynote speaker:
Prof Shane O'Mara, TCD, Author of 'In praise of walking'…
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About IPH
The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) promotes cooperation for public health between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by:
- strengthening public health intelligence;
- building public health capacity;
- policy and programme development and evaluation.
We work with a range of partners to bring people and organisations from across the island together to promote collective action for sustained improvements in health. Tackling inequalities in health across the island of Ireland is a focus for all our work.
