All Resources for 'Public Health'

Children and Young People Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol - Clinical Guidelines

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Prevention
Treatment
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Public Health

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy has the potential to cause significant fetal damage. It is estimated that approximately 3.2% of babies born in the UK are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, though the guidance says currently few...

Intention to Reduce Drinking Alcohol and Preferred Sources of Support

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Public Health
Mental Health

Although rates vary from country to country, harmful alcohol use can be considered a global public health concern. The Global Drug Survey (GDS) is the world's largest annual survey of substance use. 

A recent study, published in the Journa...

Drinking in Later Life: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies Exploring Older People’s Perceptions and Experiences

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Scientific article
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Public Health

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Alcohol presents risks to the health of older adults at levels that may have been ‘safer’ earlier in life. Moderate drinking is associated with some health benefits, and can play a positive role in older people’s...

Convention on Drug Use Prevention

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Prevention
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Women

Grand Convention on Drug Use Prevention organized by Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) and Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in collaboration with PHEC, Directorate of Colleges Lahore...

Chemsex: More than just Sex & Drugs

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Guide
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

Supporting a friend, partner, or family member affected by problematic alcohol or drug use can be difficult. Adfam has released a new resource to inform and providing advice on how to look after your wellbeing and as well as that of your...

Sustainable Financing Options for Mental Health Care in South Africa: Findings from a Situation Analysis and Key Informant Interviews

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Scientific article
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Mental Health
Public Health

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With the implicit neglect for the integration of mental health services into general health service development in South Africa, there is an urgent need for an understanding of the ways in which existing reforms may be...

Call for Applications for the SPR Sloboda and Bukoski Cup

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Prevention
Partner Organisation

Significant advances in prevention science are often due to a team of individuals working closely together across many years. In recognition of the importance of the collaborative process to the field, the Society for Prevention Research...

The UN SDG Action Awards

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Prevention
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Public Health
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The United Nations Development Programme is accepting nominations for the Sustainable Development Goal Action Awards.