Publications relating to health inequalities
Figuring it Out
Published in 2009 by E.S.R.C Economic & Social Research Council
This project is the outcome of an effective working relationship between ARK and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. It shows the benefit to be gained from this kind of co-...
A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland
Published in 2009 by Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
An easy-read booklet explaining what we told the Government about a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
The UK Government asked us to advise them about a Bill of Rights for Northern...
Children, Young People and Alcohol
Published in 2009 by
Children start to learn about alcohol from an extremely young age. They learn a great deal from general observation of the media and wider society. However, basic knowledge, attitudes,...
Alcohol prevention programmes
Published in 2009 by The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
An integrated, planned and implemented community prevention system is needed to tackle the excessive alcohol use in young people.
Young people’s drinking is a major cause for concern...
What can we do to tackle child poverty in Northern Ireland
Published in 2009 by The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
This Viewpoint explores the challenges facing the Northern Ireland Assembly in meeting its target of eradicating child poverty, particularly given the high proportion of children in persistent...
Inquiry into Obesity
Published in 2009 by COMMITTEE FOR HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Obesity is a major global public health problem. Recent decades have seen a significant rise in levels of overweight and obesity in many countries around the world. In a number of the major...
You, your child and alcohol
Published in 2009 by Public Health Agency
but the truth is parents often underestimate how much influence they have on thier children. Studies have shown that even from an early age children develop ideas and attitudes about alcohol....
Improving Health, Supporting Justice
Published in 2009 by Department of Health
The Government's national delivery plan for health and criminal justice as developed by the Health and Criminal Justice Programme Board, building on Lord Bradley's 2009 review of mental health and...
Equality Impact Assessment ofImproving Health, SupportingJustice
Published in 2009 by Department of Health
In April 2009, the government published its response to Lord Bradley’s review of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities in the criminal justice system (...
Watershed report deals with obesity challenge
Published in 2009 by Institute of Public Health
The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) has welcomed the Assembly Health Committee’s obesity report, saying it provides a strong message that all sectors need to be involved if we...
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