NIHR Platform for Growth

Welcome to the place that transforms research in the NHS

People’s health also matters to the economy: 131 million working days were lost to sickness in 2013. World-class research doesn’t only make us healthier, it attracts international investment and skilled jobs.

What NIHR Can Do for You

Welcome to the place that transforms research in the NHS

All of us, whether we use, work in, manage or make policy for NHS or public health, have a chance to make a difference with NIHR. We really have got something for everyone.

Welcome to NIHR

Welcome to the place that transforms research in the NHS

We are a unique organisation – the world’s most integrated health research system, spending the equivalent of 1% of the NHS budget on research and networks to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.

NIHR Project Pathways

Welcome to the place that transforms research in the NHS

The NIHR has made clinical research a key part of the NHS, setting high standards by providing comprehensive infrastructure, training and support where you need it.

Early childhood health

Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Every young child deserves to thrive

An estimated 43 percent—249 million—of children under five in low-and middle-income countries are at an elevated risk of poor development due to extreme poverty and stunting.

Child Health In The U.S.

The Issues With U.S. Kids and Healthcare

Currently, twenty-nine countries are considered to be the richest in the world. The US is near the bottom at number 26. Unfortunately, the care of children is also at the bottom among these developed countries.

Ask for More Research on Breast Cancer Prevention

Breast Cancer UK works to reduce breast cancer rates by tackling the environmental and chemical causes of the disease

Our lifestyles and our environment are potential contributors to disease. Diet, lack of exercise and exposure to environmental pollutants, including endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) present in many everyday products, may increase the risk of hormone related diseases such as breast cancer.

Sources

Endocrine Disruptors

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Ask for Legislation to Reduce our Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Breast Cancer UK works to reduce breast cancer rates by tackling the environmental and chemical causes of the disease

Our lifestyles and our environment are potential contributors to disease. Diet, lack of exercise and exposure to environmental pollutants, including endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) present in many everyday products, may increase the risk of hormone related diseases such as breast cancer.

Sources

Endocrine Disruptors

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Breast Cancer UK works to reduce breast cancer rates by tackling the environmental and chemical causes of the disease

Our lifestyles and our environment are potential contributors to disease. Diet, lack of exercise and exposure to environmental pollutants, including endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) present in many everyday products, may increase the risk of hormone related diseases such as breast cancer.

Sources

Endocrine Disruptors

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Breast Cancer Prevention – How to Reduce Your Risk

Breast Cancer UK works to reduce breast cancer rates by tackling the environmental and chemical causes of the disease

Our lifestyles and our environment are potential contributors to disease. Diet, lack of exercise and exposure to environmental pollutants, including endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) present in many everyday products, may increase the risk of hormone related diseases such as breast cancer.

Sources

Endocrine Disruptors

More Information