Public Health

New European Survey Findings: Experts call for better education and access to convenient, new treatments in order to effectively combat childhood asthma, the "epidemic of the 21st century".

With obesity on the increase, a MORI survey was conducted to establish public perceptions of obesity and the level of awareness of the causes and nature of the problem. The results confirmed fears that there is still a great deal of stigma associated with obesity. However, despite a lack of understanding about the causes of obesity, the message is finally getting through that obesity is a serious threat to our nation's health.

Despite improvements in treating cancer over recent years, fewer than half of cancer patients are properly involved in decisions about their treatment and care, announced Macmillan Cancer Relief today at the launch of their new initiative 'a voice for life'.

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As the incidence of testicular and prostate cancer continue to rise, a MORI opinion poll published today for the Institute of Cancer Research's (ICR) everyman campaign shows there is still a long way to go to educate men.

Almost one in two (43%) people who use mobile phones daily are particularly concerned about potential health risks from electromagnetic radiation. Over one in three (37%) less frequent users of mobile phones are similarly concerned.

Q1 Thinking about men's health in general, what, if anything, can you think of that could lead to male impotence?
Q2 And in your opinion, which, if any, of these do you think could lead to male impotence?
(Poll of smokers)

Q1 How would you vote if there were a General Election tomorrow?
(If undecided or refused at Q1)
Q2 Which party are you most inclined to support?
Base: 2,046

A recent MORI survey conducted on behalf of the National Infertility Awareness Campaign (NIAC) looked extensively into both male and female perceptions of men's fertility and treatment options. The results reveal that men are less likely than women to seek medical treatment or talk to another doctor for a second opinion about infertility, if they were diagnosed as being infertile.