Public health in England
[Archive CMO Feature - Last updated: 24/06/03]
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Author:
Department of Health, Chief Medical Officer
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Published date:
8 February 2007
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Primary audience:
Professionals, Doctors and consultants, Nurses/midwives/health visitors, Researchers/students, Public health
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Copyright holder:
Crown
Public Health has always been one of the most important areas of health policy. The challenge has been that much of the activity necessary to improve health and reduce inequalities is somewhat intangible. With a waiting list it is possible to picture a queue of people waiting to be treated - imagining the health of the population isn't quite as easy.
