The British Government has released its public health white paper.
Local authorities will play a key role. Schools, employers, the food and drink industry and communities will be urged to do their bit to make the nation healthier.
The paper received a cool welcome from some experts, who warned that the government’s preferred option of “nudging” people into good habits may not work.
Read more about the white paper on public health: The Guardian, 1 Dec 2010
Read the white paper on public health: Department of Health, 30 Nov 2010