Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
Bed bug infestations are growing in the UK
UK sees bed bug outbreaks increase by nearly two-thirds in 12 months after a slowdown during the pandemic
One in five Scottish shops ‘willing to sell vapes to under-18s’
SCOTSS says findings of test operation was worse than expected and “very concerning” as disposable vape use grows in Scotland
‘Forever chemicals’ found in blood of pregnant women
PFAS also found in babies’ umbilical cord blood, showing chemicals had crossed the placenta
Asbestos-related cancer deaths fall but ‘time bomb’ threatens
HSE says number of people developing asbestos-related illness is predicted to fall as we move further from asbestos ban in 1999
Noise and light pollution rob Britons of healthy years
Concern that government’s 25-Year Environment Plan only briefly mentions noise and light pollution, and doesn’t set specific targets for regulation
Almost 70% of cosmetic injections not administered by doctors
Study shows over two-thirds of cosmetic injections are administered by practitioners who are not doctors, including non-healthcare professionals such as...
Patient safety could improve as dentists offer cosmetic procedures
An increased number of dental practitioners are offering complementary treatments as Botox treatments jump by 124% in a year
Team participation proven to improve mental health
Findings shows people involved in teams are 24% more likely to report feeling happy
Record number of people out of work due to long-term sickness
Number of people not working due to long-term sickness has continued increasing, exacerbated by post-pandemic waiting lists and long Covid
New menopause and menstruation standard from BSI
New guidance aims to help stem global productivity loss caused by menopause, which is estimated to top $150 billion annually
