HEALTH

Local government's role in improving public health

Steve Atkinson welcomes the return of the traditional role of local government in the delivery of public health improvement.

By Steve Atkinson | 13 February 2013

With the return of public health to local government from April this year, the sector will once again be at the forefront of the public health agenda.

Returning public health to local government as a statutory function recognises the important role local government plays in delivering improved public health.

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