We have compiled a list of 2012’s ten most popular public health articles on theEHP. This list has been complied by analysing the most viewed articles on the site.
1. Public Health: Tumble dryer fine for noisy neighbours
A husband and wife from South Harrow have been fined almost £3,000 for causing a noise nuisance with a tumble dryer.
2. Public Health: Shisha bar owner fined for allowing smoking on premises
Manchester City Council has successfully prosecuted the owner of a Chorlton shisha bar, after he and customers were found smoking shisha on the premises.
3. Public Health: Takeaway owner fined for waste offences (Updated 08-03-12)
THE owner of a Middlesbrough takeaway has been fined for failing to secure the waste produced by his business. (Photos on Flickr)
4. Public Health: HPA raise awareness on the symptoms of botulism (Updated 25-11-11)
he Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of 2 cases of suspected botulism in children in Scotland. These cases have not yet been confirmed microbiologically but the symptoms point towards it being botulism.
5. Public Health: Shisha café fined for breaking smoke free laws
Amrud Gulam and Imran Khan of La Sheesh at 15 Windsor Street in Luton were found guilty by Luton Magistrates Court on 6 February for failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free place and failing to display an A5 sign at the entrance of the premises.
6. Public Health: Sutton Park warning after E. coli O157 Cases
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is working with Birmingham City Council to investigate seven confirmed cases of E. coli O157 in visitors to the Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield in recent weeks.
7. Public Health: HPA advises – Country walking? Think snakes
Poisons experts are advising people planning country and woodland walks this summer how to reduce their risk of a snake bite.
8. Public Health: Huge portion sizes found in Salford takeaways
A portion of fish and chips with 1800 calories, almost a full adult daily recommended allowance, was discovered when Salford City Council tested takeaway portions in the city.
9. Public Health: Fine for dog owner who refused to clean up
Islington Council has warned irresponsible dog owners they risk a criminal record if they don’t bag and bin their pet’s waste.
10. Public Health: Single cigarette costs Grantham man £300
North Kesteven District Council is stressing the importance of complying with smoke-free legislation after successfully prosecuting two men smoking in a work vehicle, five years after the law took effect.
