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Trends in cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Wales up to 2019

The rate of new cases of cancer in Wales, adjusted for the age of the population, has decreased, but the number of new cases continues to increase each year as the population ages. 

Public Health Wales welcomes Welsh Government's consultation on ways to improve young people's health and reduce obesity

Public Health Wales has welcomed the launch of a consultation by Welsh Government aimed at developing new ideas for legislation to improve the health of young people, and to stop the rising rates of obesity in Wales

Inequalities in life expectancy on the increase in Wales

A new report from Public Health Wales has found that the gap in life expectancy between those living in the least and most deprived areas in Wales is increasing.

Primary Care urged to start journey to environmental sustainability and decarbonisation with new award scheme

The Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme from Public Health Wales has been designed to help independent primary care contractors (general practice, community optometry, community pharmacy and primary care dental practice) to improve the environmental sustainability of their day-to-day practice.

Can you help us tell our story better?

We wondered if you could spare some time and take part in a survey that will help us to tell our important information better, and help build a healthier Wales?

Employers in Wales setting gold standard for health and wellbeing in workplace

A new report from the Healthy Working Wales team at Public Health Wales highlights the many ways that employers in Wales have stepped up to the mark and are leading the way on prioritising their employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing during and following the Coronavirus pandemic.

UK's public health agencies issue mpox guidance to control spread in the community

New guidance to support healthcare professionals to respond to the outbreak of Monkeypox has been agreed by the UK’s four public health agencies - Public Health Wales (PHW), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland (PHS), and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland (PHA).

Addressing working conditions will improve good health and wellbeing for all

‘Fair work’ is a critical building block for good health and well-being, and a healthy engaged workforce contributes to business productivity and societal prosperity, concludes a report and guide published by Public Health Wales. 

Cryptosporidium and open farms

Public Health Wales is reminding people who visit farm attractions of the importance of washing their hands after contact with animals. 

Update: Public Health Wales investigating acute hepatitis cases in children

Public Health Wales is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as well as Public Health Scotland (PHS) and Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) to investigate cases of acute hepatitis in children.