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The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2010

11.6.2012 The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2010 This report presents data from the HBSC Ireland 2010, the Irish Health Behaviour in Schoolaged Children survey. The 2010 HBSC survey is the fourth time that data of this kind ...

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The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2006

24.6.2007 The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2006 This report presents data from the HBSC Ireland 2006, the Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. The 2006 HBSC survey is the third time that data of this kind h ...

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Ergoman: Ergonomics competencies in professional ergonomics(2009-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Ergonomics instruction The aim of the research is to develop a training model for ergonomics instruction. The research is funded by LEONARDO. Contact: Aileen Jackson, PhD Stu ...

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Evaluation of the physiological effects of whole-body cryotherapy

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Whole body cryotherapy treatment This work examines the effects of the popular but poorly researched-110 C whole body cryotherapy treatment on skin, muscle and core temperatu ...

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Human skeletal muscle myokine release

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Regulation of myokine release from muscle by exercise The purpose of this research is to investigate the regulation of myokine release from muscle by exercise. The research i ...

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Regulation of adiponectin intracellular trafficking and secretion by FIP proteins

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick The role of FIP proteins The purpose of this research is to elucidate the role of FIP proteins in adioonectin secretion from adipocytes. The research was funded by Diabetes U ...

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Age and gender aspects of work related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder/neck region (2009-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Work related musculoskeletal disorders The goal of this research was to profile the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in the Irish workforce and to study a ...

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Effects of dynamic shoulder movements in industrial work on shoulder discomfort and fatigue (2009-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Shoulder discomfort and fatigue To study the dynamic nature of shoulder movement in industrial work and to study the effects on shoulder discomfort and fatigue. Funded under ...

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Upper trapezius fatigue during overhead electrical work (2011/2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Muscle fatigue This research examines muscle fatigue of the shoulder/neck region for professional electricians on two types of standing platform. Contact: Denis Phelan and Dr ...

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Measuring physical activity and energy expenditure in people with Multiple Sclerosis

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Multiple Sclerosis Funded through IRCSET Embark Scholarship for Catriona O'Dwyer. Contact: Dr. Susan Coote, Department of Physiotherapy, UL (susan.coote@ul.ie). Obesity ...

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Anterior knee pain in competitive cyclists (20010-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Knee pain 3D and MRI analysis of the knee in elite competitive cyclists to examine underlying movement and pathology resulting in this form of knee pain. Contact: Thomas Kenn ...

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An investigation into female maturation and its role in ACL injury (2008-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury A comparative study between healthy and previously ACL injured sports people examining movement coordination and predisposition to fur ...

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Creation of 'virtual' subjects to examine variability within human movement (2008-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Human movement variability This research involves the development of mathematical and computer models to examine human movement variability using elite golfers. Funded under ...

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Rotator cuff tendinopathy: an investigation of clinical and diagnostic ultrasound parameters before, during and after a structured exercise programme

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rotator cuff tendinopathy The overarching aim of this research project is to image various parameters of tendon pathology (using ultrasound & MRI) in patients with rotato ...

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Patient and spousal Illness beliefs/perceptions and self-report physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (2011 onwards)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)- self-reported The purpose of this research is to measure self-reported physical activity and beliefs about physical activity of people with rheumat ...

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Physical activity and psychological correlates of people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) (2008-2011)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Chronic low back pain (CLBP) This research measures free living physical activity in people with people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Activpal accelerometers will be val ...

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Physical activity measurement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (2009-2012)

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) This research measures free living physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sense Wear Armband and Shimmer accelerometers will be ...

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Acute effects of exercise on cognitive function in older people

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Cognitive function in older people This project explored the potential of bouts of acute exercise to transiently improve cognitive function in older people. This is a collabo ...

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Limerick cohort study of sedentary behaviour and health indices in adolescent girls

Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research (CPAHR), University of Limerick Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in young girls The purpose of this on-going study is to track the relationship between objectively measured sedentary behaviour, ph ...

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National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm Ireland, Annual Report 2003

National Suicide Research Foundation Intentional self harm The National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm is a national system of population monitoring for the occurrence of deliberate self harm. It has been established, at the request of the Department of ...

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16 August 2018

August edition of the All-Island Obesity Forum News

The August issue of the Obesity Forum’s Newsletter includes a look at the recently released Irish Sports Policy 2018 – 2027. It also highlights Reports, Research, upcoming events and news in the area of obesity.

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16 August 2018

August edition of the All-Island Obesity Forum News

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14 August 2018

DoH publishes its 10-year Sláintecare Implementation StrategySláintecare is the Irish government’s reformation of Ireland’s health and social care system. The strategy proposes a fundamental shift, vision and strategic plan for the future direction of the Irish health and social care services.The Implementation Strategy, launched late last week, sets out a ten year plan for reform with wide ranging recommendations covering five key areas:

Population Health Profiling
Entitlements and Access
Integrated Care
Funding
Implementation.

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8 August 2018

HSE and Donegal hosting a ‘Having a say in Mental Health Services’ Coffee Morning in Letterkenny

The HSE in collaboration with The Donegal Local Forum are hosting a local mental health engagement event on Monday 13th August. This will be in the form of a coffee morning and information session.

The aim is to promote Mental Health Engagement and its collaborative work through the local forum with people with experience of using mental health services and those who support them. The HSE wish to invite all with an interest in Mental Health, including, service users, family members, carers supporters and staff.

It will take place at Motley Crow, Anti-café, Railway House, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny on Monday 13th August (11am to 1pm).

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8 August 2018

Next Mojo South Dublin programme starts on Wednesday 12 September

The next Mojo South Dublin program will start on 19th September in ACE Enterprise Park, Bawnouge Enterprise centre

Mojo is twelve week education program running on Wednesdays and Thurusdays for 12 weeks.

The course is aimed at men aged 18+ who are having issues with employment, are having difficulties with their mental health and are in distress.

The Mojo Program contains psycho education on mental health issues, mindfulness, personal development, support with identifying and accessing a large range of progression routes, social opportunities and a fitness plan with tasters of local fitness activities.

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26 July 2018

Ireland’s Healthy Ireland programme strengthened in the Department of Health 26.7.2018“A vision of people living longer, healthier lives, in safe, healthy environments”Minister for Health, Simon Harris and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Catherine Byrne, have announced two welcomed initiatives to strengthen he Healthy Ireland programme.An enhanced Healthy Ireland Office will be established within the Department of Health and a Government approved Outcomes Framework for Healthy Ireland (a recommendation of the Sláintecare report) is to be published in early Autumn. Minister Harris said “The new Outcomes Framework for Healthy Ireland has been developed to help assess and report on progress in the implementation of this key cross-government initiative, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Ireland.”He went on to say that “The new Healthy Ireland Office will develop and deliver an action plan for the next phase of implementation of Healthy Ireland, and will be responsible for the delivery of an enhanced programme of communications and citizen engagement”.Minister Byrne said: “Healthy Ireland has a vision of people living longer, healthier lives, in safe, healthy environments. We want all our citizens, young and old, to feel supported in their communities in taking that first step towards a healthier lifestyle. That is why it is so important to further develop Healthy Ireland. Working with our partners, we aim to involve more organisations in helping to build and sustain a national movement for health and wellbeing, and generate a real enthusiasm for Healthy Ireland across every community.”

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25 May 2018

IPH presents results of a study of the lifetime cost of childhood obesity on the island of Ireland at the Summer Scientific Meeting 2018

The Faculty of Public Health's Annual Summer Scientific Meeting was held on 30th & 31st of May 2018 in Dublin. Professor Kevin P. Balanda from the IPH presented the results from the 'Lifetime financial costs of childhood obesity/overweight in Ireland and Northern Ireland'. The JANPA/safefood project estimated that the obesity/overweight in the island's 2015 childhood population was associated with lifetime excess financial costs of €7.1 (in 2015 values). Direct health care costs accounted for approximately 25% of this total costs. The biggest cost category was lost productivity due to premature death that accounted for approximately 60% of total excess lifetime costs on the island. The study highlights gender differences and North/South differences in the magnitude of the cost categories.

Contact Prof Balanda at kevin.balanda@publichealth.ie

JANPA http://www.janpa.eu/

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Faculty of Public Health Medicine

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25 May 2018

IPH contributes to the JANPA Skills Building Workshop to ECO2018

The ECO2018 Congress on Obesity was held from 23rd to 26th of May 2018 in Vienna, Austria. Professor Kevin P. Balanda from the IPH contributed a session to the JANPA Workshop. The brief session looked at mobilising data and research to estimate the lifetime costs of childhood obesity using the JANPA costing model. It outlined the data and research required, described some of the challenges and gave tips for overcoming these challenges. It ended with a brief overview of the opportunities that exist for countries in conducting such study in their country.

Contact Prof Balanda at kevin.balanda@publichealth.ie

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JANPA

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25 May 2018

IPH presents results of a study of the lifetime cost of childhood obesity on the island of Ireland to ECO2018

The ECO2018 Congress on Obesity was held from 23rd to 26th of May 2018 in Vienna, Austria. Professor Kevin P. Balanda from the IPH delivered an invited talk to the Congress on the 'Lifetime financial costs of childhood obesity/overweight in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The JANPA/safefood project estimated that the obesity/overweight in the island's 2015 childhood population was associated with lifetime excess financial costs of €7.1 (in 2015 values). Direct health care costs accounted for approximately 25% of this total costs. The biggest cost category was lost productivity due to premature death that accounted for approximately 60% of total excess lifetime costs on the island.

Contact Prof Balanda at kevin.balanda@publichealth.ie

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JANPA

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21 May 2018

Poster "Lifetime financial cost of childhood obesity on the island of Ireland" presented at the 6th ASOI Annual Conference

The 2018 meeting was held on the 14th of May 2018 in association with the Division of Population Health Sciences at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This year the focus was on the environmental determinants of food consumption and obesity.

Professor Kevin P. Balanda from the Institute of Public health was delighted to present a poster on the Lifetime financial cost of childhood obesity on the island of Ireland.

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