Public Health
Use this guide to find information resources about public health including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources

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A collection of public health data from England.
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A collection of public health data from Wales.
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A collection of public health data from Scotland.
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Book subject searches
Journal articles
Journals

- Advances in Public Health
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Open access journal:
BMC Infectious Diseases -
Open access journal:
BMC Public Health - European Journal of Public Health
- Health and Social Care in the Community
- Health Education Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
- Journal of Public Health
- Perspectives in Public Health
- The Lancet Public Health
Events and Exhibitions
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Public health nursing has its origins in the 1800s with the rise of social reform and efforts to improve the health of the poorest in society. This exhibition highlighted the development of public health nursing and the roles nurses have played in improving public health from the 19th century to the present day. From vaccination programmes and health visiting to sanitary and welfare reform.
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RCN Podcasts
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Frances explores perspectives of public health, past and present.
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Let’s Get Moving: The Power of Physical Activity in Nursing Practice
This webinar will support nursing staff to gain confidence and knowledge in understanding the power of physical activity in the workplace.
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28 Nov 2025 London
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