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Is public health policy evidence based?

Authors :
Vittal Katikireddi, Srinivasa
Higgins, Martin
Bond, Lyndal
Bonell, Chris
Macintyre, Sally
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition). 11/26/2011, Vol. 343 Issue 7833, p1090-1093. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examine the quality of evidence that supports proposed actions in the Great Britain's white paper "Healthy Lives, Healthy People." The study utilizes a systematic approach to seek for quality evidence in connection with the white paper. Results show that the equivocal evidence that fastening assessment led in an increased in labour market participation. Moreover, it notes that the evidence was lack of community interventions and has poor quality evidence which affirms the use of community agents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
343
Issue :
7833
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
75011670