Cancer Prevention Group’s Christmas reading list
As the year draws to an end, we have been looking back and reflecting on the groups achievements in 2019. We decided that the best… Read More »Cancer Prevention Group’s Christmas reading list
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Smoking: it’s the end of the word as we know it. Report from the e-Cigarette summit.
In this post Georgia Mannion-Krase (@GeorgiaMKrase) updates us on events at the E-Cigarette (EC) Summit held at the Royal Society on the 14th November 2019.… Read More »Smoking: it’s the end of the word as we know it. Report from the e-Cigarette summit.
Global Perspectives on Screening: Sub-Saharan Africa
Changing burdens of disease When we discuss the burden of disease in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), our mind immediately jumps to examples such… Read More »Global Perspectives on Screening: Sub-Saharan Africa
Post-Brexit Deregulation Risks Asbestos Crisis
Post written by Rosie Rosati, Health Advocate Both the amount of asbestos in UK lungs and the UK mesothelioma rate below age 50 are declining… Read More »Post-Brexit Deregulation Risks Asbestos Crisis
What is cancer screening?
Cancer screening is never straight forward and can be confusing. We discuss some of the key concepts in cancer screening. You’ll find that we refer… Read More »What is cancer screening?
Maintaining independence in a collaborative government structure
Post written by Daniel Greenberg, Barrister specialising in legislation. Introduction by Peter Sasieni Much of cancer prevention needs to be viewed as a public health activity.… Read More »Maintaining independence in a collaborative government structure
Does the quality and type of screening test matter when determining safe intervals between cervical screening tests?
The question of “how often should women go for cervical screening?” has long been controversial. In the past, many countries recommended screening annually whereas in… Read More »Does the quality and type of screening test matter when determining safe intervals between cervical screening tests?
How much should we be willing to spend to introduce a public health intervention sooner?
Public health interventions tend to be complex and need a lot of planning and preparation before they can be rolled out successfully. But how much… Read More »How much should we be willing to spend to introduce a public health intervention sooner?
‘Drink Free Days’: Should we be Drinkaware aware?
When two government advisers threaten to resign, we should perhaps take notice. Last week a senior government advisor quit, and a second threatened to resign… Read More »‘Drink Free Days’: Should we be Drinkaware aware?
Cervical Screening Programme change in Wales: what has Cervical Screening Wales done about it?
Guest blog post by: Dr Simon Leeson (NHS Wales) On Monday 17th September, Wales will become the first nation in the UK to fully convert its cervical… Read More »Cervical Screening Programme change in Wales: what has Cervical Screening Wales done about it?
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