BMJ Richard Alderslade The Public Health Act of 1848

Revolutions in public health: 1848, and 1998?

The Public Health Act of 1848.

This section looks back to some ground-breaking contributions to public health, reproducing them in their original form and adding a commentary on their significance from a modern-day perspective. Elizabeth Fee & Theodore Brown review measures to improve public health in England and Wales in the 19th century, with special reference to the Public Health Act of 1848, of which extracts are reprodu...

The future of public health in England.

Delegates at The Future of Public Health in England conference will gain a comprehensive overview, from experienced public health experts and those most affected by the changes to public health in England, of the far reaching influence the Health and Social Care Act 2012 has already had. Delegates will also gain insights into the impact of the act is likely to have on the future of the day to d...

Regulation for chronic disease control: the pathfinder role of tobacco.

Regulation for health in the modern era has its foundations in the English Public Health Act of 1848. Early legislation was concerned with controlling environmental causes of disease. However, the focus on regulation today within health departments has diminished, displaced by a focus on services and related programs. The regulatory debate is now centred on what degree of protection, or safety ...

South Africa’s COVID-19 Alcohol Sales Ban: The Potential for Better Policy-Making