The document discusses the Think Kidneys program which aims to improve prevention, detection, and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in care homes. It provides background on AKI, noting that it is common and preventable. It then describes the Think Kidneys program objectives and initiatives targeted at care homes, including developing an educational guide and slides for care home staff. It invites care homes to volunteer to trial these materials and provide feedback to shape the final publications.
1. The document discusses key elements of endgame thinking for tobacco control, including conceptual shifts towards becoming tobacco-free, strategic approaches that map backwards from goals, and potential endgame strategies related to products, users, retail, and markets.
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3. The report's recommendations include near-term actions like convening an endgame summit, countering tobacco industry influence, and considering risks of harm reduction, as well as long-term ideas such as establishing a tobacco regulatory authority and reducing retail outlets.
The document provides an agenda for the "Enough is Enough Conference" on food poverty. The conference includes presentations on food poverty in Belfast, the results of a scoping survey on food poverty, and facilitated discussions. Speakers will discuss issues of food poverty and health, as well as strategies for addressing food insecurity. The event aims to explore challenges around food poverty and ways to alleviate the problem.
This document discusses challenges in enforcing tobacco control legislation in Northern Ireland. It summarizes enforcement statistics for smoke-free environments from 2010-2013, showing numbers of warnings and fines issued for various offenses. It also discusses challenges in enforcing smoke-free rules in vehicles and shelters. The document outlines efforts to restrict youth access to tobacco, including retail display bans, vending machine restrictions, and test purchases to check for underage sales. It raises questions about the effectiveness of current regulations and enforcement approaches and how to strengthen tobacco control policies going forward.
Dementia - what can Public Health do to respond to the scope for Prevention? - Olga Cleary
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
Health and Homelessness in Ireland from Economic Book to Bust - Dr Fiona O'Reilly
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The document discusses the contribution of international law to global health governance based on the experience of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Historically, health was neglected in international law but interest has grown since the FCTC's adoption in 2003. The FCTC negotiations showed how international law can promote global cooperation on cross-border health issues and help address the globalization of public health problems. Key lessons from the FCTC process include assessing political support for health treaties and considering alternative legal designs and the value of negotiation processes themselves in addition to final legal instruments.
The document discusses the Think Kidneys program which aims to improve prevention, detection, and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in care homes. It provides background on AKI, noting that it is common and preventable. It then describes the Think Kidneys program objectives and initiatives targeted at care homes, including developing an educational guide and slides for care home staff. It invites care homes to volunteer to trial these materials and provide feedback to shape the final publications.
1. The document discusses key elements of endgame thinking for tobacco control, including conceptual shifts towards becoming tobacco-free, strategic approaches that map backwards from goals, and potential endgame strategies related to products, users, retail, and markets.
2. It outlines Cancer Research UK's endgame report, which analyzes the UK context, identifies challenges around harm reduction and inequalities, and provides case studies of endgame approaches in other countries.
3. The report's recommendations include near-term actions like convening an endgame summit, countering tobacco industry influence, and considering risks of harm reduction, as well as long-term ideas such as establishing a tobacco regulatory authority and reducing retail outlets.
The document provides an agenda for the "Enough is Enough Conference" on food poverty. The conference includes presentations on food poverty in Belfast, the results of a scoping survey on food poverty, and facilitated discussions. Speakers will discuss issues of food poverty and health, as well as strategies for addressing food insecurity. The event aims to explore challenges around food poverty and ways to alleviate the problem.
This document discusses challenges in enforcing tobacco control legislation in Northern Ireland. It summarizes enforcement statistics for smoke-free environments from 2010-2013, showing numbers of warnings and fines issued for various offenses. It also discusses challenges in enforcing smoke-free rules in vehicles and shelters. The document outlines efforts to restrict youth access to tobacco, including retail display bans, vending machine restrictions, and test purchases to check for underage sales. It raises questions about the effectiveness of current regulations and enforcement approaches and how to strengthen tobacco control policies going forward.
Dementia - what can Public Health do to respond to the scope for Prevention? - Olga Cleary
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
Health and Homelessness in Ireland from Economic Book to Bust - Dr Fiona O'Reilly
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Health Public
The document discusses the contribution of international law to global health governance based on the experience of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Historically, health was neglected in international law but interest has grown since the FCTC's adoption in 2003. The FCTC negotiations showed how international law can promote global cooperation on cross-border health issues and help address the globalization of public health problems. Key lessons from the FCTC process include assessing political support for health treaties and considering alternative legal designs and the value of negotiation processes themselves in addition to final legal instruments.
This document outlines Ireland's plan to achieve a tobacco free society by 2025 with a smoking rate of less than 5%. Key aspects of the plan include strengthening tobacco control policies like marketing restrictions and smoke-free laws, increasing enforcement and compliance, expanding cessation programs, and reducing youth smoking rates which have already declined significantly but remain unacceptable. The goal is to continue building on past successes like workplace smoking bans and packaging restrictions to promote health and denormalize tobacco use.
Liz Mitchell from the Belfast Food Network convenes the Food Poverty Working Group. The group aims to increase access to affordable healthy food in Belfast, reduce the number of people experiencing food poverty, and place food poverty on the policy agenda. To achieve these aims, the group recommends taking a rights-based approach, addressing the structural causes of food poverty, advocacy, promoting availability of fresh food, and collecting data to measure food poverty.
Are Electronic Cigarettes good for Tobacco Control in Ireland - Prof Luke Clancy
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
The Paradox of Food Poverty & Food Waste: a Public Health Opportunity - Una Clarke
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
Patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare aims to give people a voice in decisions about issues that affect them. This document discusses PPI related to rare diseases on both sides of the Ireland border. It outlines the development of rare disease networks and plans in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Cross-border collaboration through conferences and information sharing has raised awareness of rare diseases and identified areas for increased cooperation, such as research, transplant services, genetics services, and clinical trials. Moving forward, focus remains on implementing plans, continuing public involvement, addressing potential Brexit impacts, and securing funding.
This document summarizes research examining the relationship between early childhood health and cognitive outcomes using data from the Growing Up in Ireland survey. The research finds that some measures of child ill health are associated with significantly lower vocabulary and reasoning test scores at age 5, independent of demographics, socioeconomic factors, and educational environment. Specifically, conditions impacting daily life and poor health as reported by caregivers showed associations with lower scores. While the health factors explained only a small percentage of test score variation, the effect sizes were not insubstantial. The conclusions call for further research using larger datasets to examine additional health measures and older age groups.
The document describes the CLEAR Dementia Care model used by the Dementia Home Support Team. The team accepts referrals for people with dementia exhibiting behavioral and psychological symptoms. They presented the case of Mrs. Jones, referred for inappropriate toileting, pacing and aggression. Using life history and behavior charts, the team determined Mrs. Jones' behaviors were due to lack of activity and toileting assistance. By providing meaningful activities and regular toilet visits, Mrs. Jones' behaviors improved and she was less isolated in the care home. The CLEAR model reduced wait times and improved clinical effectiveness and service user experience.
The document discusses EU and national funding opportunities for public health research. It outlines that UK organizations can continue applying to Horizon 2020 funding while the UK remains in the EU. The EU Public Health Programme aims to improve health policies and protect citizens from health threats. It provides grants and joint actions for members states on topics like chronic diseases, tobacco control, and antimicrobial resistance. Horizon 2020 also has funding calls in health and demographic change on areas like rare diseases, regenerative medicine, and economic evaluation in health. National funding in Ireland is also outlined from the Health Research Board.
Learn more about the risks of poor diet, and how changes in nutrition policy could better support the health of all Canadians. In this webinar Dr. Norman R.C. Campbell, MD, will review some of the issues Canadians face when trying to eat healthy food and what types of food policies are required to improve the food environment in Canada.
Watch the full webinar recording at https://explore.ucalgary.ca/let-food-be-thy-medicine-diet-and-disease
The document summarizes a presentation given at the Australian Society of Baking Conference on global baking trends. It discusses trends seen in new product launches globally and by region from 2009-2012. Specific trends covered include reduced carb/gluten/wheat products, high protein options, sugar free or reduced sugar products, and calorie controlled items. Other trends discussed are related to time scarcity and convenience foods for on-the-go eating, as well as sustainability and ethical concerns. The presentation provides industry data and examples of new products addressing these trends.
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This document outlines recommendations from the Heart & Stroke Foundation to address issues related to marketing of unhealthy foods and sugary drinks to children in Canada. It recommends that all levels of government implement restrictions on marketing of these products to kids. It also recommends that schools, communities and health organizations support healthy choices for children by limiting unhealthy options and increasing availability of healthy alternatives in places where kids spend time.
1) Sustainable diets aim to balance environmental sustainability, health, and social priorities but defining and implementing them remains a challenge.
2) UK policy has gradually recognized the food system's unsustainability and moved from a production focus to considering consumption impacts as well. However, frameworks remain contradictory and the new government is pushing sustainable diets down the agenda.
3) The Sustainable Development Commission's 2009 report identified dietary priorities and initiatives but found limited evaluation of impacts. Comprehensive guidelines and coordinated action across sectors are still needed to make sustainable eating a reality in the UK.
This document summarizes a presentation given at a symposium on tracking progress on UK food and nutrition policies. The presentation discussed the need for stronger accountability systems to improve nutrition globally and in the UK. It proposed using a monitoring framework called INFORMAS that assesses food environments, diets, and health outcomes in various countries. While some countries have made progress in flattening obesity rates, overall global progress has been limited. The presentation argued the UK is well positioned to show leadership through robust public health policies and actions given its expertise and programs like its National Child Measurement Program for monitoring childhood obesity trends.
This document summarizes a presentation on structuring successful integration in healthcare. It discusses the importance of having a strong narrative to provide clarity of purpose, inspire participation, and allow flexibility. It also emphasizes matching different problems with differing solutions, such as helping those with chronic conditions live well while also providing urgent and routine care. The presentation also discusses the need for alignment across the healthcare system through integration, partnerships, public health initiatives, and concentrating specialized care. It argues for quality improvement at both the system and individual level through efforts like reducing boundaries, increasing communication, and empowering individuals to better manage their health.
Community engagement and policy advocacy approaches to obesity and chronic disease prevention
Présentation de Kim Raine au colloque "Recherche interventionnelle contre le cancer : Réunir chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain » - 17 et 18 novembre 2014, BnF, Paris
Food and Diet: How Can Economics Contribute to Better Outcomes?lunnevehr
Seminar to Goettingen Global Food RTG, September 19, 2013. An overview of U.S. anti-obesity policies and the lessons for countries now going through the dietary transition.
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Sugar is the topic FMCG marketers can't seem to avoid at the moment - from World Health Organization and UK SACN reports. to That Sugar Film and Jamie Oliver's Sugar Rush. This short SlideShare gives a bit of context to the current debate, and building on that offers some starter-for-ten questions which brands should be exploring.
This document outlines Ireland's plan to achieve a tobacco free society by 2025 with a smoking rate of less than 5%. Key aspects of the plan include strengthening tobacco control policies like marketing restrictions and smoke-free laws, increasing enforcement and compliance, expanding cessation programs, and reducing youth smoking rates which have already declined significantly but remain unacceptable. The goal is to continue building on past successes like workplace smoking bans and packaging restrictions to promote health and denormalize tobacco use.
Liz Mitchell from the Belfast Food Network convenes the Food Poverty Working Group. The group aims to increase access to affordable healthy food in Belfast, reduce the number of people experiencing food poverty, and place food poverty on the policy agenda. To achieve these aims, the group recommends taking a rights-based approach, addressing the structural causes of food poverty, advocacy, promoting availability of fresh food, and collecting data to measure food poverty.
Are Electronic Cigarettes good for Tobacco Control in Ireland - Prof Luke Clancy
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
The Paradox of Food Poverty & Food Waste: a Public Health Opportunity - Una Clarke
IPH, Open, Conference, Belfast, Northern, Ireland, Dublin, Titanic, October, 2014, Public, Health
Patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare aims to give people a voice in decisions about issues that affect them. This document discusses PPI related to rare diseases on both sides of the Ireland border. It outlines the development of rare disease networks and plans in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Cross-border collaboration through conferences and information sharing has raised awareness of rare diseases and identified areas for increased cooperation, such as research, transplant services, genetics services, and clinical trials. Moving forward, focus remains on implementing plans, continuing public involvement, addressing potential Brexit impacts, and securing funding.
This document summarizes research examining the relationship between early childhood health and cognitive outcomes using data from the Growing Up in Ireland survey. The research finds that some measures of child ill health are associated with significantly lower vocabulary and reasoning test scores at age 5, independent of demographics, socioeconomic factors, and educational environment. Specifically, conditions impacting daily life and poor health as reported by caregivers showed associations with lower scores. While the health factors explained only a small percentage of test score variation, the effect sizes were not insubstantial. The conclusions call for further research using larger datasets to examine additional health measures and older age groups.
The document describes the CLEAR Dementia Care model used by the Dementia Home Support Team. The team accepts referrals for people with dementia exhibiting behavioral and psychological symptoms. They presented the case of Mrs. Jones, referred for inappropriate toileting, pacing and aggression. Using life history and behavior charts, the team determined Mrs. Jones' behaviors were due to lack of activity and toileting assistance. By providing meaningful activities and regular toilet visits, Mrs. Jones' behaviors improved and she was less isolated in the care home. The CLEAR model reduced wait times and improved clinical effectiveness and service user experience.
The document discusses EU and national funding opportunities for public health research. It outlines that UK organizations can continue applying to Horizon 2020 funding while the UK remains in the EU. The EU Public Health Programme aims to improve health policies and protect citizens from health threats. It provides grants and joint actions for members states on topics like chronic diseases, tobacco control, and antimicrobial resistance. Horizon 2020 also has funding calls in health and demographic change on areas like rare diseases, regenerative medicine, and economic evaluation in health. National funding in Ireland is also outlined from the Health Research Board.
Learn more about the risks of poor diet, and how changes in nutrition policy could better support the health of all Canadians. In this webinar Dr. Norman R.C. Campbell, MD, will review some of the issues Canadians face when trying to eat healthy food and what types of food policies are required to improve the food environment in Canada.
Watch the full webinar recording at https://explore.ucalgary.ca/let-food-be-thy-medicine-diet-and-disease
The document summarizes a presentation given at the Australian Society of Baking Conference on global baking trends. It discusses trends seen in new product launches globally and by region from 2009-2012. Specific trends covered include reduced carb/gluten/wheat products, high protein options, sugar free or reduced sugar products, and calorie controlled items. Other trends discussed are related to time scarcity and convenience foods for on-the-go eating, as well as sustainability and ethical concerns. The presentation provides industry data and examples of new products addressing these trends.
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This document outlines recommendations from the Heart & Stroke Foundation to address issues related to marketing of unhealthy foods and sugary drinks to children in Canada. It recommends that all levels of government implement restrictions on marketing of these products to kids. It also recommends that schools, communities and health organizations support healthy choices for children by limiting unhealthy options and increasing availability of healthy alternatives in places where kids spend time.
1) Sustainable diets aim to balance environmental sustainability, health, and social priorities but defining and implementing them remains a challenge.
2) UK policy has gradually recognized the food system's unsustainability and moved from a production focus to considering consumption impacts as well. However, frameworks remain contradictory and the new government is pushing sustainable diets down the agenda.
3) The Sustainable Development Commission's 2009 report identified dietary priorities and initiatives but found limited evaluation of impacts. Comprehensive guidelines and coordinated action across sectors are still needed to make sustainable eating a reality in the UK.
This document summarizes a presentation given at a symposium on tracking progress on UK food and nutrition policies. The presentation discussed the need for stronger accountability systems to improve nutrition globally and in the UK. It proposed using a monitoring framework called INFORMAS that assesses food environments, diets, and health outcomes in various countries. While some countries have made progress in flattening obesity rates, overall global progress has been limited. The presentation argued the UK is well positioned to show leadership through robust public health policies and actions given its expertise and programs like its National Child Measurement Program for monitoring childhood obesity trends.
This document summarizes a presentation on structuring successful integration in healthcare. It discusses the importance of having a strong narrative to provide clarity of purpose, inspire participation, and allow flexibility. It also emphasizes matching different problems with differing solutions, such as helping those with chronic conditions live well while also providing urgent and routine care. The presentation also discusses the need for alignment across the healthcare system through integration, partnerships, public health initiatives, and concentrating specialized care. It argues for quality improvement at both the system and individual level through efforts like reducing boundaries, increasing communication, and empowering individuals to better manage their health.
Community engagement and policy advocacy approaches to obesity and chronic disease prevention
Présentation de Kim Raine au colloque "Recherche interventionnelle contre le cancer : Réunir chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain » - 17 et 18 novembre 2014, BnF, Paris
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Seminar to Goettingen Global Food RTG, September 19, 2013. An overview of U.S. anti-obesity policies and the lessons for countries now going through the dietary transition.
Don't mention the S word: A fresh perspective on sugar from The Value EngineersSean Davey
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This document describes the comprehensive medical assessment (CMA) process in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for children at risk of neglect. Key points:
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- Referrals come from the central child protection unit for children with concerns of neglect. Medical history is collected from various sources.
- Exams are locally delivered and include growth, development, physical exam, and interaction observation. Feedback is provided to social work and a detailed report is written.
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How to Eat Out, Travel and Live with Food Allergies AnywhereKim Koeller
Empower yourself to safely dine locally and travel globally with advice from Kim Koeller, expert and founder of Gluten Free Passport. Eating out considerations, such as hidden ingredients, food preparation techniques and cooking methods are presented to help guide meal decisions and manage diets free from corn, dairy, eggs, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
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The document provides an overview of Andy Wilkins' background in healthcare consulting and digital health. It discusses the large size of the global healthcare market and rising costs driven by chronic disease, aging populations, and new medical technologies. It also outlines some of the key challenges in digital healthcare adoption, including modifying patient behaviors and overcoming barriers across the healthcare ecosystem. Finally, it identifies opportunities in areas like aged care and improving the outpatient experience through better support for patients outside of clinical settings.
Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health University of Auckland, Boyd Swinburn's presentation to the Food Foundation, 10/02/2016.
Audio: https://goo.gl/WMFWhp
More info: http://foodfoundation.org.uk/blog/
The document discusses different approaches to health including the biomedical, social and Ottawa Charter models. It describes Australia's health system involving roles of local, state and federal governments in areas like Medicare, PBS and private health insurance. Various government and non-government organizations are outlined that work to promote healthy eating through surveys, guidelines, legislation, and community programs.
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Dr. Robert Rutledge argues that professionals need to more actively support efforts to fight obesity. He proposes taxing soda and subsidizing vegetables to influence consumption habits. Obesity results from engineered food containing excessive salt, sugar, and fat, not personal failings. Taxes on soda and subsidies for produce could lower obesity rates, as studies show price affects consumption. Doctors must advocate bold policies like soda taxes to curb obesity's global epidemic.
Loneliness is an important public health issue, especially for older adults. Thomas Prohaska from Ulster University presented on interventions that can help reduce loneliness in later life from December 5-7, 2018. The presentation discussed what types of programs and activities have been shown to effectively help older adults feel less lonely and socially isolated.
This 3 sentence document provides information about a presentation given at an international loneliness symposium in Belfast from December 5-7, 2018. Theo van Tilburg from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam presented on the topic of older adult's loneliness in the Netherlands. The symposium was hosted by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland and Ulster University's Bamford Centre for Health and Well Being.
Loneliness in the UK is the topic of the document. The author thanks the funders of her work on loneliness and her collaborators for their contributions and tolerance of her obsession with loneliness. The views expressed are the author's own and should not be attributed to others.
Isolation and loneliness are growing problems in the United States, according to experts James Lubben and Louise McMahon Ahearn. Lubben is a professor emeritus at Boston College and co-investigator for the Boston Roybal Center for Active Lifestyle Interventions, while Ahearn is a professor emeritus at both Boston College and UCLA. They have studied isolation and loneliness in older adults in the U.S.
The MESAS approach to evaluating Scotland's alcohol strategy and minimum unit pricing policy focuses on building a robust evidence base through a portfolio of quantitative and qualitative studies. It aims to determine the policy's impact on alcohol consumption and harms while considering external factors, and to communicate findings in a way that informs the upcoming parliamentary vote without becoming too politicized. The evaluation emphasizes theoretical frameworks, mixed methods, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining its credibility and independence to ensure its findings can guide the future of the policy.
This document discusses the science of human walking and its benefits. It explores how walking first evolved in the sea over 420 million years ago based on genetic studies of sea creatures. While walking was long thought to have originated on land, many bottom-dwelling sea animals actually walk along the ocean floor. The document also examines the cognitive and health benefits of walking, such as increased creativity and reduced dementia risk, and argues that cities and towns should be designed to make walking easy, accessible, safe, and enjoyable for all.
The document summarizes the role of a physiotherapist in promoting physical activity and falls prevention for older adults. It discusses:
- The physiotherapist's work in assessing mobility and falls risk, and providing rehabilitation, education and support.
- Evidence that strength and balance training can improve independence and reduce falls risk.
- Barriers to physical activity for older adults and the importance of multi-agency partnerships to address this.
- Components of effective strength and balance programs and tips for implementation across settings.
The document provides guidelines for promoting physical activity to improve mental and physical health for those with mental illness. It aims to 1) support staff in promoting physical activity as a therapeutic tool and 2) provide strategies for staff to help service users incorporate physical activity. Examples of successful physical activity programs are provided, as are key messages and resources. Participant feedback underscores the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, confidence, and social engagement for those with mental illness.
1) The document outlines the structure of health and social care in Northern Ireland, including Integrated Care Partnerships which bring together providers to deliver coordinated care.
2) It discusses frailty, including risk factors like falls, incontinence, polypharmacy, and social isolation. Integrated Care Partnerships are working on projects to address frailty like falls prevention programs.
3) Screening tools can help identify frailty and related conditions. Outcomes may include new diagnoses, referrals to services, and medication changes. Patients report improved confidence and mobility from strength and balance programs.
This document discusses cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. It provides an overview of CR, including that it is an underutilized treatment for cardiovascular disease. CR aims to improve physical and emotional condition through exercise, education, and behavior modification. Eligible patients include those who have had a heart attack, stents, bypass surgery, heart failure, or stroke. The document outlines the components of a CR program, including exercise training, education sessions, assessments, and a team-based approach. It discusses measuring outcomes like improved physical fitness and reducing risk factors. Finally, it emphasizes the benefits of CR in improving physical function, mental health, and quality of life.
This document summarizes Michael McCorry's PhD research on interventions to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults. It outlines the objectives to systematically review literature on physical activity and behavioral interventions targeting sedentary time in older populations. A search of various databases retrieved over 19,000 records, which were screened according to PRISMA guidelines. 10 studies met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed in detail, finding mostly low quality evidence and small effect sizes of interventions. The conclusions call for improved measurement of sedentary behavior and more developed interventions in early-stage research.
This document discusses physical activity promotion in primary care. It finds that the UK has high rates of physical inactivity compared to other countries. Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, getting patients more active is challenging for general practitioners due to time constraints, lack of knowledge, and limited local exercise options. The document recommends solutions like educational toolkits, social prescribing programs, and designating practices as health and wellness centers to address these barriers and better promote physical activity.
The document summarizes research estimating the lifetime costs of childhood obesity in Northern Ireland. It finds that the total lifetime financial cost is £2.25 billion (€2.53 billion). This cost could be reduced by 15.7% or £353.2 million with a 5% reduction in childhood BMI. Compared to the Republic of Ireland, lifetime costs per person are higher in Northern Ireland due to differences in healthcare systems and discount rates. The research indicates huge future costs of inaction and significant potential savings from modest reductions in childhood obesity.
This document discusses food marketing to children and outlines some of the key issues and opportunities for policy changes. It notes that food marketing spends millions advertising unhealthy products to children and that exposure to food ads can account for up to 23% of the variance in children's food choices and obesity rates. It also discusses how digital marketing may amplify the effects of television advertising on children. The document argues for stronger regulations and policies to restrict unhealthy food marketing to children, in line with WHO recommendations. It identifies upcoming opportunities for policy changes being considered in the UK and Ireland.
This document summarizes Northern Ireland's approach to tackling childhood obesity. It discusses the health risks and costs of childhood obesity. The keynote speakers will discuss the marketing of food to children, lifetime costs of childhood obesity, and Northern Ireland's obesity policy and strategy. Northern Ireland's "A Fitter Future for All" framework aims to create an environment supporting a healthy lifestyle and diet. It outlines actions to address early childhood, school environments, food production, and empowering healthy choices. Implementation involves various partners leading different outcomes to prevent and reduce obesity.
This document summarizes the health and wellbeing curriculum in Irish primary and post-primary schools. It outlines the 7 areas covered in the primary school curriculum, including Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) which focuses on health, hygiene, family structures and care for the environment. Physical Education is required for 1 hour per week. The post-primary curriculum includes wellbeing as a new area of learning and focuses on culture, curriculum, relationships and policy. SPHE is optional in senior cycle, while Physical Education is offered as both a curriculum subject and exam subject. Partnerships have been formed between government departments to promote healthy lifestyle initiatives in and out of schools.
This document outlines the organizational structure and funding of the Active School Flag program. It describes the staff roles and committees that oversee the program. It also details the annual funding received from the Department of Education and Skills between 2015-2018, which has totaled €475,000 and supported two employees, resources, and operating costs. An additional €213,000 grant was received from Healthy Ireland to support program expansion. The budget is administered by the Mayo Education Centre and subject to financial controls and independent auditing.
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3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
Sugar Sweetened Drinks Taxation: Behavioural Unknowns and Public Acceptability - Noelle Cotter
1. Sugar Sweetened Drinks Taxation:
Behavioural Unknowns and Public
Acceptability
Dr. Noëlle Cotter
Public Health Development Officer (Policy)
Institute of Public Health in Ireland
noelle.cotter@publichealth.ie
2. Overview
• Policy background & context
• Why sugar sweetened drinks?
• What is the evidence?
• Consumer reactions & responses
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4. Why sugar-sweetened drinks?
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• No nutritional value
• ‘Liquid calories’
• Links with overweight and obesity?
• No suggestion this is a silver bullet
5. What is known about public acceptability?
• Evidence from the United States
• Evidence from the Netherlands
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• Evidence from England
• Evidence from Australia
• Evidence from Ireland
6. Conclusion
• Economically valuable
• Industry response
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• Ability to oppose
• Consumer response
• Focus on OW/obesity
• Costs to taxpayer
• Ring-fencing
7. Institute of Public Health in Ireland
Dr. Noëlle Cotter
Public Health Development Officer (Policy)
noelle.cotter@publichealth.ie
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