Investing for Health - Report  2002

Health and well-being is largely determined by the social, economic, physical and cultural environment. Health policy has so far tended to concentrate on the treatment of ill health rather than on its prevention. This strategy seeks to shift that emphasis by taking action to tackle the factors which adversely affect health and perpetuate health inequalities.

Investing for Healthhas been shaped by the considered views of the many respondents from across a wide rangeo f sectors and interests who took part in the consultation process.  Itcontains a framework for action to improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities which is based on partnership working amongst Departments, public bodies, local communities,voluntary bodies, District Councils and the social partners.