Events: detail
The ethics of public health
- Hosted by:
- Nuffield Council on Bioethics
- Speaker:
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Lord Krebs, Principal of Jesus College, University of Oxford
- Starts:
- November 13, 2007 at 10:00 am
- Ends:
- November 13, 2007 at 01:00 pm
- Location:
- One Great George Street, One Great George Street, London , SW1P 3AA United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
How and when should the government intervene in our lives to help us be healthy? Some people object to the ‘nanny state’ – they want to be left to make their own lifestyle choices. Others think that the government should do more to tackle problems such as childhood obesity and the binge drinking culture. And what are the responsibilities of the food and drinks industry?
At this seminar the Nuffield Council on Bioethics will publish its latest report ‘Public health: ethical issues’. Recommendations for policy makers will be presented in four areas – alcohol and smoking, infectious diseases (including surveillance and vaccination), obesity, and fluoridation of water.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
For more information
- Contact person:
- Catherine Joynson
- Phone:
- +44 (0)20 7681 9619
- Email:
- cjoynson [ at ] nuffieldbioethics.org
- Website:
- The ethics of public health
