Nuffield Council on Bioethics – London UK
“…..In this Report the authors consider some of the ethical issues that
arise from efforts to improve health at the population level, and we examine
the roles and responsibilities of the different parties involved. Although
some might see personal behaviour as the primary factor determining the
health of the population, we consider that to be too simplistic.
Individual behaviour certainly plays a role, but health is influenced by many
factors, such as clean air, the built and work environment, socio-economic
and genetic background, and access to healthcare. Industries such as
those producing, selling and marketing food, drink and tobacco also play
an important role, and the impact of almost all these factors is
influenced directly or indirectly by government policy…”
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