Littlejohns, Peter
Making Health Public: A Manifesto for a New Social Contract
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447371267
- author:
- Littlejohns, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bristol University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A public health crisis is gripping the UK, with improvements in life expectancy stalled, health inequalities widening, and obesity and alcohol misuse placing an increasing strain on health services. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in the UK's public health system, once considered among the best in the world. This book examines the organisational and political barriers to an effective public health system, using the UK as a case study. It argues that a new social contract is needed, one in which health policy is truly public. By exploring the current state of public health in the UK, the authors aim to spark a debate about the future of health policy and the role of government in promoting public health. The book's central message is that a new approach is needed to address the complex health challenges facing the UK. By re-examining the principles of public health and the role of government, the authors hope to inspire a new conversation about how to create a healthier society.
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