This is the first time the Chief Medical Officer
has made a series of webcasts, which focus on some of the key themes in his annual report. The full
report is available below:
Your Health Matters - Chief Medical Officer's
Annual Report (PDF 4.2 MB)
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McBride gives an overview of his annual report into the health of the population of Northern Ireland, including issues like obesity, alcohol misuse, swine flu, superbugs and heart disease.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McBride talks about the measures being taken to deal with the threat of swine flu, and also what the public can do to try and prevent its spread.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McBride on how the lifestyle choices we make can help reduce our life expectancy by years, including our alcohol intake and our smoking habits.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McBride on the fight against healthcare-associated infections, or superbugs as they are more commonly known, and the importance of keeping your hands clean.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McBride points out how we all have a part to play in making Northern Ireland a healthier place, from government to GPs, politicians to parents.
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