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Changes in children’s body mass index between 2006/07 and 2013/14 National Child Measurement Programme
No full textThis report is the sixth in a series of annual reports which use National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) data to examine changes in children’s body mass index (BMI) that have taken place since 2006/07. It explores trends in obesity, overweight, excess weight and underweight prevalence, as well as changes in mean BMI over time. Trends within different socioeconomic and ethnic groups are also examined to determine whether existing health inequalities are widening or becoming smaller
Death by Suicide: A Report Based on the Northern Ireland Coroner’s Database
No full textFunded by HSC R&D Division, Public Health Agency
Why did we start?
Potentially new information, especially relating to the characteristics of those who had died by suicide was made available through the Coroner’s Office. The information made available to us covered deaths that occurred in the years 2005 to the end of 2011.
What did we do?
First we addressed the descriptive characteristics associated with this group of individuals. These descriptive characteristics included information relating to (1) means by which the death occurred (2) gender, age and employment status of the person (3) prior attempts (4) alcohol and prescription use around time of death (5) adverse events (6) use of health services and (7) mental and physical health problems. Second we examined area level residential location in terms of Local Government Districts, and Wards within Northern Ireland. To address this area level of analysis, standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) were used.
Tobacco Free Ireland Action Plan
No full text12.3.2015
Tobacco Free Ireland was the first policy document to be launched under the Healthy Ireland framework and sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco free (i.e. with a smoking prevalence rate of less than 5%) by the year 2025.
Tobacco Free Ireland has over 60 recommendations and the Action Plan was drawn up following consultation with those who will have responsibility for ensuring that the recommendations are implemented.
Download the Action Plan here
HSC consent for hospital postmortem examination regional policy
No full textThis document has been developed to standardise policy and practice regarding consent for hospital post-mortem (PM) examination across all HSC Trusts. It defines accountability for trusts to ensure they meet their responsibilities for obtaining valid consent in compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004). Â
Quality and outcomes framework (QOF) achievement data 2014/15
No full textThese tables present QOF achievement data
Care packages in effect
No full textInformation on the number of residential and nursing care packages in effect is collected from health and social care trusts on a quarterly basis
Firework injury statistics 2015
No full textPresents information on the number of persons injured by fireworks and treated at emergency care departments in Northern Ireland during the Halloween period (17 October to 14 November each year)
Acute episode based activity 2012/13
No full textAcute episode-based activity statistics present information on acute, episode-based activity at health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland across four volumes. Â This set of publications details key information on all activity and provides breakdowns of activity by specialty, diagnosis, procedure / intervention and healthcare resource group.Â
The Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 1996 (Appointment of date pursuant to subsection (5)(b) of section 2) Order 2015
No full text9.4.2015
This Order extends the date by which the Voluntary Health Insurance Board must acquire the necessary capital reserves to make an application for authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Download a copy of S.I. 110 of 201
Walk Leader cue card
No full textThe Walking for Health programme was established in 2001 and continues to be an integral part of Government policy to address the health and wellbeing of the population in Northern Ireland. The programme is delivered through HSC Trusts across Northern Ireland and is supported by the Public Health Agency. Walking for Health aims to encourage inactive people to increase their level of physical activity by participating in local led health walks