Strategy for Public Health in Kent
The
Strategy for Public Health in Kent (PDF, 786k) demonstrates the
commitment of local authorities and primary care trusts in Kent to
improving the health of the people living in the county.
Good health is what we all aspire to for ourselves, families,
carers, friends and communities. There are many determinants of
health ranging from genetic to where you live and your social and
economic circumstances.
The primary care trusts, Kent County Council and the district
councils are focusing joint action on six important public health
outcomes until October 2008. We will consult the public and
partners on future outcomes.
The current outcomes are:
- reducing health inequalities
- improving mental health and well-being of children
- fewer people in Kent will suffer heart disease
- improved sexual health and reduction in teenage
pregnancies
- more older people able to live at home with chronic
disease
- reduce the levels of substance misuse and alcohol above
recommended levels
Kent Public Health report
A Kent Public Health report of the Director of Public Health is
published annually. Each report covers different subjects or
areas:
Aspects of public health not included in these reports may well
be covered in previous reports which can be found below.