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The South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) aims to improve the health of the population in the South West. Through the collection, monitoring and analysis of data, we produce evidence to inform decision-making on health issues at local, regional and national levels.
New Resources
Public Health & Well-being South West E-bulletin (February 2010)

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.

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Food and Health Update (February 2010)

An update on local, regional and national developments looking to improve food and health outcomes.

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February is National Heart Month

This is the British Heart Foundation's annual campaign to increase awareness of heart and circulatory disease. In February the BHF is launching ...

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Regional Health Profiles for 2009 now available

Regional Health Profiles show the data used in the 2009 local authority and county health profiles at a regional level and present further information ...

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The General LiFestyle survey 2008 results now published

The General LiFestyle Survey (GLF), formerly known as the General Household Survey (GHS), is a multi-purpose continuous survey carried out by ...

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Thought Leadership in Social Marketing, 27 May 2010, Bristol

The Bristol Social Marketing Centre is running a one day event to discuss the very latest developments in social marketing. See the attached ...

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Hot Topics
Skin Cancer Hub website

Skin Cancer Hub websiteLink to SWPHO's Skin Cancer Hub website.

 
Health Profiles 2009 launched

Health Profiles 2009 launchedThe fourth annual set of Local Authority Health Profiles for England have been launched today (30 June 2009).

Article POSTED 30 JUN 2009 00:00
Worried about Swine Flu?

Link to the NHS website for the latest advice and information on swine flu.

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Healthy Weight for Children Hub website

Healthy Weight for Children Hub websiteThis is a unique online resource for the South West, providing an information network and evidence base on child weight issues in the region. ...

 
SWPHO support for Healthy Schools Plus

SWPHO support for Healthy Schools PlusInformation about how the SWPHO can support those working towards Healthy Schools Plus, including an interactive mapping tool showing school ...

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