The SCPN Newsletter: Latest Articles
In our first issue of 2016, an update from Obesity Action Scotland on sugar, the benefits of Dryathlon and the confessions of a pedestrian, as well as the usual breakdown of cancer prevention ...
What are SCPN members telling us about cancer prevention? We asked Dr Susan Bowie to give us her thoughts on cancer prevention and management in primary care and where the challenges lie. Her ...
by Dr Andrew Fraser, Director of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland Some food for thought for health professionals, in the quest for effective cancer prevention: All advice and ...
As part of an initiative launched by the local city government to combat the nation’s obesity crisis, health officials have set up 30 health stations in subway and bus hubs around Mexico City. ...
Checks have been popping up all over Scotland as a new campaign to highlight the importance of finding cancer early gets underway. #GetChecked, which forms part of Scotland’s effort to turn the ...
Mexico City: Squats = Free Public Transport As part of an initiative launched by the local city government to combat the nation’s obesity crisis, health officials have set up 30 health ...
by Emma Papakyriakou, ASH Scotland Tobacco use remains the main modifiable risk factor for cancer. Avoiding tobacco smoke throughout the lifespan is a major goal for cancer risk reduction and ...
In this, the last issue of 2015, we hear from Andrew Deas on cancer incidence projection for Scotland over the next decade, showcase the latest innovative ideas for getting people active around ...
We all love to see the sun but of course we have to be careful with our skin to prevent skin cancer, one of the most common cancers in the UK – not to mention avoiding the wrinkled, leathery ...
Sheila Duffy Chief Executive, ASH Scotland ASH Scotland’s recent international conference was inspiring in many ways, not least through having the chance to compare experiences with and ...