Public health specialists must tackle working age health issues

2006-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Health minister Lord Hunt has warned of the danger that being out of work could shorten life expectancy and urged public health professionals to ensure that the health benefits of work are recognised.

Speaking at a King's Fund event the minister said: 'I urge public health specialists to tackle working age health issues through their public health strategies, just as I urge employers, healthcare professionals, trade unions, insurers and individuals themselves to play their part.'

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