Birth of ill health

Article Abstract:

Research shows that women are suffering long-term health problems, such as chronic backache, after childbirth. The health problems receive little attention due to the high numbers of the population involved and the fact that many of the problems are unreported. The role of health visitors is being expanded to include women's health.

Women, Women's health, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth)

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Avoiding slips, trips and broken hips

Article Abstract:

The Government has launched a 'Step Up to Safety' campaign which is aimed at reducing the number of casualties and deaths of elderly people on stairs. Deaths related to falls on stairs total about 1,000 per annum and injuries on stairs total about 100,000 per annum.

Aged, Elderly, Injuries, Social policy, United Kingdom. Parliament, Stairs

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All business and no pleasure?

Article Abstract:

Student nurses are under considerable stress and consequent risk of ill health, research reveals. Some coping strategies are presented.

Psychological aspects, Nursing, Nursing students

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