On the state of the public health : the annual report of the chief medical officer of the Department of Health [and Social Security]

Author(s)

• Great Britain. Dept. of Health and Social Security

Bibliographic Information

On the state of the public health : the annual report of the chief medical officer of the Department of Health [and Social Security]

H.M.S.O., 1965-

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• 1968
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• 1972
• 1977
• 1978
• 1979
• 1981
• 1982
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• 1986
• 1987
• 1988
• 1989
• 1990
• 1996
• 1997

Other Title

On the state of the public health for the year ...

Note

At head of title: Department of Health and Social Security

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

1989 ISBN 9780113212903

Description

In 1989 the health issues to hit the headlines were foodborne listeriosis and leukaemia associated with radiation, although these were extremely rare causes of death. Between December 1989 and January 1990 the most severe influenza epidemic in 15 years accounted for at least 25,000 deaths in England and Wales, but attracted little public and press attention. This annual report covers all the issues, developments and events to affect the nation's health in 1989 and the first half of 1990. It reports an overall improvement in health during the decade 1980-89, although the major burden of preventable illness remains and the disparities in health between social groups and regions continues. Life expectation has increased by 2 per cent to 72.4 years for men and 78.1 years for women and in 1989 the infant mortality figure was the lowest ever recorded. But it is not all good news. Alcohol consumption (and the ill health associated with it) has increased steadily since 1982 and an increase in drug abuse is also a cause for grave concern.

Table of Contents

• Vital statistics
• prevention and health promotion
• health of women of reproductive age and the menopause
• outcome indicators
• communicable diseases
• review of the NHS
• other events of interest in 1989
• international health.

Volume

1990 ISBN 9780113214358

Description

This report presents trends towards better health, for example dental health, and highlights areas for which further research is required, such as the causes of breast cancer.

Table of Contents

• Vital statistics
• prevention and health promotion
• health of people in later life
• needs, effectiveness and outcomes
• communicable diseases
• the NHS and community care reforms
• control of medicines, environmental health and toxicology
• international health.

Volume

1997 ISBN 9780113221134

Description

Provides information for a recent year on aspects of public health in the United Kingdom. Topics include vital statistics, environmental health, communicable diseases, primary health care and clinical service. Also describes the status of the National Health Service, dental health, social security and international health. Specific diseases covered are outlined, and progress in improving health are included. With recommendations. This is an annual report.

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Details

• NCID: BA10551004
• ISBN:
  • 0113200889
  • 0113203799
  • 0113203810
  • 0113203454
  • 0113207247
  • 0113208197
  • 0113210124
  • 0113210507
  • 0113211279
  • 0113211783
  • 0113212526
  • 0113212909
  • 0113214359
  • 0113220979
  • 0113221134
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: v.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • NLM : W2
• Subject Headings:
  • MESH : Public Health - Great Britain