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Monday, December 22, 2008

NHS must take long term approach to tackling unhealthy lifestyles

A new report states the NHS needs to change its approach to health prevention in order to successfully impact on key health risks including alcohol misuse, obesity and smoking. 'Commissioning and behaviour change; Kicking Bad Habits', produced by the King's fund, says more work is needed to ensure NHS staff are suitably skilled to ensure people choose and maintain healthier lifestyles. A long term approach from the NHS must be delivered as the UK's unhealthy habits are deep-rooted within society and can not be addressed by short term measures. . . . . .
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