Meeting documents

Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee (DCC)
Monday 10 January 2005


            Meeting: Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee (County Hall, Durham - Committee Room 1a - 10/01/2005 10:00:00 AM)

                  Item: A9 Department of Health Choosing Health Summaries


         


Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee

10 January 2005

Department of Health - Choosing Health Summaries
Report of Head of Overview and Scrutiny


Purpose of Report


1. To provide information about some short briefing notes produced from the Department of Health as part of the ‘Choosing Health’ White Paper.

Background

2. Basic information for the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee is very helpful for the analysis of issues and seeking improvement.

3. A number of summary documents are attached to this report to provide background knowledge for members of the Sub-Committee. The areas covered are:

  • Physical activity
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Inequalities.
Recommendation

8. You are recommended to note these summaries which will be of assistance in further Scrutiny work.
Contact: Ian Mackenzie Tel: 0191 383 3506





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 DOH Choosing Health Summaries - 10 Jan.doc