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Mission: To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.

Why health protection concerns us all (14)

Available from:
Central Health Promotion Resource Services and public libraries.
Articles
Health protection - the coming challenge.
Prof John Ashton explores the notion of health protection and considers some of the challenges that lie ahead.

We are what we eat...but who is in control?
Ruth Davis considers some of the food safety legislation and control systems designed to protect the public's health.

Striving for a tobacco-free society.
Tom Powers discusses some of the challenges in making Ireland a tobacco-free society.

Working for health.
Dr Delia Skan explains the approach of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland to reducing occupational ill health and injury.

Putting safety first.
Rosie Mercer discusses the steps that need to be taken to reduce Northern Ireland's high level of accidental injuries.

Planning new routes to safer roads.
Harry Green explains how our roads are being made safer for drivers, pedestrians, residents and children and Jim Deery reports on how one Belfast community has made its streets safer for children.

Towards a sustainable environment for health.
Heather Moorehead calls for more action to make sustainable development a reality in Northern Ireland.

What have vaccines ever done for us?
Dr Richard Smithson considers the role of vaccines in protecting our health and increasing life expectancy in Northern Ireland.

Protecting public health through screening.
Dr Margaret Boyle examines the benefits of screening to public health.

Is fluoridation the future?
Dr Joe Mullen and Judi McGaffin explore the benefits of water fluoridation to dental health.

Let's get personal.
Dr Brian Gaffney proposes that we all have a role in protecting our own health.

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