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Prevention Policy Research

The Prevention Policy Research team conduct and commission targeted, credible research to inform and enhance approaches to address preventable causes of cancer – primarily tobacco, obesity, and alcohol.

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Tobacco

Research is addressing the effects of standard packaging and Primary Care cessation services, and inequalities surrounding cessation services. The Tobacco Advisory Group commissions new research surrounding tobacco including on e-cigarettes and heat not burn products.

Our policy on tobacco

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Obesity

Research is addressing the influence of marketing exposure of unhealthy food and drinks; particularly to young people, awareness of the link between obesity and health, and the role of primary care services and prevention messaging for obesity.

Our policy on obesity

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Diet

Diet has been addressed through projects, as can be seen below. Current research is also addressing links between marketing exposure and impacts upon the diet of young people, with additional projects addressing the effects of the sugary drink industry levy.

Our policy on diet

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Alcohol

Research is addressing the effect of marketing on children and young people’s consumption, brand recognition and its impact on choice and consumption, awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer, knowledge on guidelines, and the use and referral to alcohol cessation services.

Our policy on alcohol

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Physical activity

Physical activity has also been identified as a lifestyle risk factor. The centre is planning future research into this risk factor.

Our policy on physical activity

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Sun exposure

Sun exposure has also been identified as a lifestyle risk factor. The center is planning future research into this risk factor.

Our policy on sun and UV awareness

Publications

See also

More on our work with Government on prevention

Tobacco Advisory Group (TAG) Project Grants

Early Diagnosis Advisory Group (EDAG) funding and advisory committee


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