On the State of the Public Health: Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer 2002

Scope and Content

Health issues covered in this report include;

  • Progress on 2001 recommendations;

  • The dangers of second-hand smoke (including recommendations on banning smoking in public places);

  • A study on West Nile virus including the risk of it spreading to England and need for surveillance and contingency plans;

  • Curbing England's obesity epidemic;

  • Patient safety in intrathecal chemotherapy treatment;

  • And tackling poor clinical practice by providing support and dealing more effectively with problem doctors.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

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