News
This page lists news from the North East PHO
Obesity among children under 11
This report presents key information about obesity among children aged 2 to 10 living in England
Delivering choosing health: making healthier choices easier
This delivery plan highlights how the DH and the NHS, within the framework of government policies, will help more people make more healthy choices and reduce health inequalities. It outlines clearly the priorities for delivery at national, regional and local levels and what will be done by whom and when. It brings into one place all of the actions on the White Paper commitments, alongside related Public Service Agreements and local targets to improve health.
Basket of indicators
London Health Observatory are continuing to populate the basket of indicators for PCTs and LAs throughout England.
White Paper sets out new moves on smoking, obesity and sexual health
Health Secretary John Reid today published Choosing Health - the Government's White Paper on improving public health in England.
Better Metrics Project
Working with National Clinical Directors and their colleagues, "Better Metrics" is a pragmatic project aimed at providing more clinically relevant measures of performance.
CMO's annual report
Each year, the CMO delivers an independent report to government on aspects of the nation's health. The annual report for 2003 makes the case for smoke-free work and public spaces and highlights the importance of medical research, earlier diagnosis of HIV and reform in the blood transfusion service.
What the 2004 Indicies of deprivation mean for the North East
This report, produced by the NERIP Executive Team, aims to analyse the issues for the North East arising from the publication of the 2004 Indices of Deprivation. THe Indices show that the North East has considerable strengths in terms of housing, the living environment and access to services. Generally, however, the North East is more disadvantaged than the other regions of England, but there are significant differences and contrasts within the region.
Regional Indications
The Association of Public Health Observatories of England and Wales has published its second report on Regional Indicators in the English Regions. This second report concentrates on health related indicators at a sub-regional level. There are four parts to this report which can be downloaded separately.
Test News
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Support for teenage parents comes under national spotlight
Efforts to provide better support for teenagers who are pregnant or have become parents in the North East have come in for top level praise.
