Year: 1991
Type: article
Abstract: The Acheson report Public Health in England defines public health as "the art and science of the prevention work to promote public health * To draw attention to social problems affecting health which can be resolved only by action by other local agencies, or by national action * To draw attention to particular health service deficiencies to influence planning and service com- missioning and resource allocation within the health authority * To "market public health"-to show the work done by the department of public health, indicating its relevance to decisions being taken by the health authority and other agencies, and advertising its expertise as a resource for the local community * To report local health studies undertaken during the year and recommend action based on these studies * To report local epidemiological artefacts and advise on further research needed * To report and restate public health successes such as fluoridation of water supplies or clean air acts * To act as an archive for reference in the future Sandwell Health Authority,
Source: BMJ
Authors: J Middleton, K Binysh, V Chishty, G Pollock
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1992292686