11 Nov 2008

12 – 4pm 2 December 2008
Canal Court Hotel, Merchants Quay, Newry, Co. Down.

Ireland and Northern Ireland’s Population Health Observatory (INIsPHO) located within IPH invites you to a seminar of the health analysts’ special interest group (HASIG) entitled ‘Demystifying population projections’.

Population projections are important tools in strategic planning for a region. They help show the future development of a population usually with respect to fertility, death and migration. They provide governments and state agencies with the information to assist with local planning. Having accurate numbers is critical for policy makers and local planners.

We all use population projections from time-to-time but do we really understand how they are calculated. At this event you will hear speakers from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) who are involved in creating the projections and you will learn about the methodologies in calculating population projections. You will also hear from an independent research consultant who will speak about growth trends and the interpretation and uncertainties of using population projections.

You will have the opportunity to put your questions to the speakers and discuss issues you may have with fellow HASIG members. This seminar will allow the opportunity to learn from each jurisdiction and possibly share techniques.

RSVP to Brian Ward (email brian.ward@publichealth.ie or phone: +353 (0)1 478 6300)
Or Leah Friend (email: leah.friend@publichealth.ie   or phone +44 (0)28 90 648494)
Further information can also be found on our websites:
www.publichealth.ie and www.inispho.org