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Salman Rawaf London, 11th August 2010 s.rawaf@imperial.ac.uk WHO Centre Imperial College London Ref: 0308/2010
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Public Health is one of the Five Priorities for the New Coalition Government © WHO Centre, London
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WHO Centre, Imperial College London Public Health Justification for the Change International Comparison: NHS delivered Poor Outcomes in some areas High Rate of Mortality Amenable to Healthcare High Rates of Mortality from Respiratory Diseases High Rates of Mortality from some cancers Some of measures of stroke, worst in the developed C High Rates of acute complications of diabetes High Rates of avoidable Asthma admissions Incidence of MRSA is the highest in Europe Justification to refocus Public Health
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WHO Centre, Imperial College London Concerns: The potential lack of defined responsibility for the health of geographically--defined populations and communities The size and scope of the ring-fenced public health budget The omission of healthcare public health skills, knowledge and responsibilities from the Public Health Service The apparent omission of health promotion public health skills, knowledge and responsibilities from the Public Health Service
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WHO Centre, Imperial College London Opportunities: Strong public health service if we have strong leadership Looking fresh at population needs Evidence-based Public Health Service Integration (?HPA) LA’s Role (Medical Officers Role)
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