Literature review

• Rapid response to child deaths from meningitis and meningococcal disease in Wales

  It seeks to describe the numbers of cases known to the Child Death Review Programme and identify key guidance/recommendations in existence for the UK that could contribute to reducing child […]

• Rapid review – deaths of children from dog bites/ strikes

  Dogs are valued companions for many families. Early socialisation with children and others is important for family dogs. Although a rare cause of death, dog bites or strikes are an […]

• Thematic review of deaths of children and young people through probable suicide 2006 to 2012

  The Child Death Review Programme undertook this thematic review to examine factors that have contributed to suicide deaths, identify opportunities for prevention and make recommendations to reduce the risk of […]

• Evaluation of effective interventions for drug users and overdose prevention

  Summary This report provides a review of the international evidence on safe, effective and cost effective interventions aimed at injecting drug users; primary stimulant users and interventions aimed at reducing […]

• A thematic review of teenage motor vehicle deaths 2013

  The CDR Programme is being re-established in Wales. The aim of the programme is to identify and describe patterns and causes of child death, including any trends, and to recommend […]

• Heat morbidity and mortality in Wales

  In Wales, the ten hottest years on record have all occurred since the early 2000s, with temperatures continuing to rise due to climate change.

• Inequalities in primary care: A review of existing frameworks