An Open letter To: EU Ministers for a strong National Emission Ceiling (NEC) Directive Dear Ministers, Subject: Public Health recommendations for strong National Emission Ceiling (NEC) Directive We, the undersigned 17 health organisations, representing thousands of health professionals and affected European citizens, are writing to you ahead of the 16th December meeting where you will…
uk: Maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight gain
Maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight gain The number of people in Uk classified as obese has nearly doubled over the last 20 years and continues to increase The cost to society and the economy is estimated around £16 billion but could rise to nearly £50 billion in 2050 Being more active and following…
Irish Heart Foundation’s Heart Month
The Fats of Life Men and women in their 40’s and 50’s in Ireland do not know the fats of life! In September, the Irish Heart Foundation’s Heart Month campaign, “The fats of life”, is about fat and cholesterol. Different fats in the food we eat affect the lipids, or fats, in our blood –…
