Topics A to ZS

Safeguarding

The term safeguarding is used to define actions taken to protect vulnerable groups from harm. Safeguarding children Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people is ‘everybody’s business’ […]

• Further information- Safeguarding
• Resources- Safeguarding
• Recent reports- Safeguarding
• Explore data trends- Safeguarding

School health programmes

This page is under development. Information may not be complete.

• Further information- School health programmes
• Resources- School health programmes
• Recent reports- School health programmes
• Explore data trends- School health programmes

Screening

What is screening? Screening is a process of identifying apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. They can then be offered information, further […]

• Further information- Screening
• Resources- Screening
• Recent reports- Screening
• Explore data trends- Screening

Sexual and reproductive health

Sexual and reproductive health is about more than just the absence of disease-it’s about overall well-being in relation to sexuality, relationships, and reproductive processes. It means having the knowledge, access, […]

• Further information- Sexual and reproductive health
• Resources- Sexual and reproductive health
• Recent reports- Sexual and reproductive health
• Explore data trends- Sexual and reproductive health

Shingles (herpes zoster)

Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Unlike other infectious […]

• Further information- Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Resources- Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Recent reports- Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Explore data trends- Shingles (herpes zoster)

Social value

What is health economics? Health economics is a sub-discipline of economics that applies economic theories and methods to address real-world health and well-being challenges. It focuses on how to allocate […]

• Further information- Social value
• Resources- Social value
• Recent reports- Social value

Solutions for health equity

Solutions for health equity, previously known as the Welsh health equity solutions platform is part of the Welsh Health Equity Status Report initiative (WHESRi), delivering to a Memorandum of Understanding between Welsh Government and […]

• Further information- Solutions for health equity
• Resources- Solutions for health equity
• Recent reports- Solutions for health equity

Splenectomy, asplenia and splenic dysfunction

A splenectomy is an operation to remove the spleen. You may A splenectomy is an operation to remove the spleen. You may need a splenectomy if your spleen:  Other terms […]

• Further information- Splenectomy, asplenia and splenic dysfunction
• Resources- Splenectomy, asplenia and splenic dysfunction
• Recent reports- Splenectomy, asplenia and splenic dysfunction
• Explore data trends- Splenectomy, asplenia and splenic dysfunction

Substance use and dependency (drugs)

Wales is unique within the UK as there is a unified substance misuse strategy Working Together to Reduce Harm: The Substance Misuse Strategy for Wales 2008-2018 addressing both drugs, alcohol and poly […]

• Further information- Substance use and dependency (drugs)
• Resources- Substance use and dependency (drugs)
• Recent reports- Substance use and dependency (drugs)
• Explore data trends- Substance use and dependency (drugs)

Suicide prevention and surveillance

• Further information- Suicide prevention and surveillance
• Resources- Suicide prevention and surveillance
• Recent reports- Suicide prevention and surveillance
• Explore data trends- Suicide prevention and surveillance