Public health is in crisis, but it can be fixed
Public health has been undermined by the UK government and we must respond by strengthening policy and leadership, say David J Hunter and colleagues Since 2010 a combination of austerity, Brexit, and the impact of covid-19 has considerably worsened the public’s health in England.123 Obesity levels have risen, fuelled by the consumption of unregulated ultra-processed foods, a chronic problem which successive governments have failed to tackle.4 Gains in life expectancy have stalled.5 Health inequalities, both between and within regions, are widening.6 Growing numbers of people are unable to wo...
Source: bmj.com
