Injury surveillance in Northern Ireland

Surveillance of Influenza in Northern Ireland

Surveillance of Influenza in Northern Ireland

Imported malaria to Northern Ireland: improving surveillance for better intervention

Malaria is a preventable disease, which is under notified in the U.K. This study sought to evaluate the current surveillance arrangements in Northern Ireland (NI), describe the epidemiology of malaria and make appropriate recommendations. A case was defined as a resident or visitor to NI with laboratory confirmed malaria, diagnosed by the NI haematology laboratories and/or the Malaria Reference...

Northern Ireland

The association between the prevalence of both byssinosis and chronic bronchitis and the level of airborne dust was examined in workers in preparing departments in flax mills in Northern Ireland. A weak association between the dust level and byssinosis was found but not between the dust level and chronic bronchitis. It is suggested that the disparity of these associations may have arisen becaus...

Euthanasia in Northern Ireland

Candidates for medical school are encouraged to investigate their chosen career by spending time in general practice prior to applying to university. To investigate the prevalence and nature of this practice I surveyed first year medical students at the University of Leeds during introductory week. The response rate to an initial questionnaire was 63% (135 students). Of these, 59% (79) had spen...