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Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: findings from the Big Drink Debate. Appendix C: perceptions of alcohol-related incidents and underage binge drinking

Opinions on the impact of alcohol on individuals and communities: findings from the Big Drink Debate. Appendix C: perceptions of alcohol-related incidents and underage binge drinking

Authors: Penny A Cook, Michela Morleo, Corinne Harkins, Mark A Bellis

Published: 05/03/2010


Alcohol in Transport: Issues and Interventions

Alcohol in Transport: Issues and Interventions

Authors: Michela Morleo, Gill Elliott, Penny A Cook

Published: 04/03/2010


UK Drug Situation: UK Focal Point on Drugs 2009 Edition

The United Kingdom (UK) Focal Point on Drugs is based at the Department of Health and the North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University. It is the national partner of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and provides comprehensive information to the Centre on the drug situation in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Authors: Charlotte Davies, Layla English, Alan Lodwick, Jim McVeigh, Mark A. Bell

Published: 02/03/2010


Health and Sustainability Factsheet 6: February 2010

Urban Green Space and Public Health

This Health and Sustainability Factsheet deals with public health aspects of urban green space

Authors: Paolo Luria, Mary Lyons,

Published: 15/02/2010


North West Mental Wellbeing Survey 2009

The summary report highlights key findings from the North West Mental Wellbeing Survey. The survey of 18,500 adults - the largest survey ever of its kind in the UK - was undertaken in 2009 in a response to a growing need to understand more about the positive mental wellbeing of people in the region. The full technical report, a large reference document containing full charts and tables, is available here: http://www.nwph.net/nwpho/NorthWestMentalWellbeingSurvey.pdf The related press release is available here: http://www.nwph.net/nwpho/Mental%20Wellbeing%20Survey.pdf

Authors: Lynn Deacon, Helen Carlin, Joy Spalding, Susan Giles, Jude Stansfield, Sara Hughes, Clare Perkins, Mark A Bellis

Published: 25/01/2010


Mephedrone – an update on current knowledge

This briefing presents information on the substance Mephedrone (also known as: 4‐MMC, ‘Meow’, ‘M‐Cat’) and other related drugs. This substance has received recent media attention concerning its legality and (largely unconfirmed) speculations around its contribution to the deaths of several young people. Little scientific evidence is available on mephedrone and most information is derived from users themselves or user orientated websites.

Authors: Harry Sumnall

Published: 12/01/2010


Alcohol and food: making the public health connections

A literature review into the links surrounding alcohol and food.

Authors: Michela Morleo, Mark A Bellis, Clare Perkins, Kerin L Hannon, Kirstie Clegg, Penny A Cook

Published: 06/01/2010


NWPHO Health E-News Bulletin December 2009

The last quarterly bulletin of 2009 from NWPHO, containing updates on recent and forthcoming work.

Authors: NWPHO

Published: 22/12/2009


Evaluation of the Greater Manchester RU Clear? Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening Programme

An evaluation of the Greater Manchester ‘RU Clear?’ programme – examining the effectiveness and acceptability of screening for gonorrhoea within a regional chlamydia screening programme.

Authors: Jennifer Downing, Hannah Madden, Penelope Phillips-Howard, Jennifer Daffin, Penny Cook,

Published: 21/12/2009


Sexual Health Quarterly Bulletin December 2009 Edition

DH Update; Sexual Health Network Updates; Sexual Health of the North West Conference 2009; Preparing locally for the chlamydia strand of the new sexual health and teenage pregnancy campaign; Summary of the North West Sexual Health Profile December 2009; Sexual health and alcohol meeting in Cheshire and Merseyside; Contributions of alcohol use to teenage pregnancy; Sex and Relationships Education Evaluation; New service in Knowsley; HIV & AIDS in the North West of England Mid Year 2009; News & Events.

Authors: Hannah CE Madden, Suzy C Hargreaves

Published: 21/12/2009


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