Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
Sewage sampling for polio expands beyond London
Most people are vaccinated in the UK so risk of paralytic polio is low, say experts
Increase in youth vaping causes concern
NHS Digital survey shows that nearly one in ten 11-15 year olds are vapers
UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis' from rising energy prices
NHS Confederation says climbing energy costs could widen health inequalities
Cost of Living crisis is damaging Britons’ health
New survey finds that over half of Britons feel the cost-of-living increases are negatively affecting their health
Government and scientists clash over gene editing
Gene editing is proving divisive as Westminster wants to relax rules around food security
