Journal of Public Health

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
History
1980-present
Impact factor
1.326 (2009)

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A better way to prevent child abuse

New research at The University of Nottingham is calling for changes to a government scheme which engages community nurses in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the home as part of a maternal and child health care ...

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UK: Serious violence dips

Reports of serious violence dropped by 14% in 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the findings of a national study undertaken by Cardiff University.

Health created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New research finds teens regret sex after drinking

Research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has found that many secondary school students regret having sex after drinking too much alcohol.

Addiction created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Desire for a tan is making teenage girls ignore sunbed dangers

Teenage girls desperate for a tan are determined to find ways of getting round the law banning under-18s from using sunbeds, according to a new study from Cancer Research UK published in the Journal of Pu ...

Health created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Older age and free school meals are associated with increased likelihood of substance use

Alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use among young people is a public health concern in the UK. The short and long term risks to health are well known and range from accidental injuries, violence, sexual ill-health and increased ...

Health created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Allowing patient access to chosen GP would reduce costs for the NHS

A University of Leicester study has provided clear evidence that allowing a patient to see a particular doctor in the GP surgery has an important impact on reducing hospital admissions.

Health created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'It's not nutritious until it's eaten'

As part of her "Let's Move! Initiative," First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled a new web resource highlighting new changes in the Chefs Move to Schools, during a CMST gathering in Dallas, TX today. CMTS advocates ...

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