After 'Securing our future health', Sir Derek Wanless reviewed cost-effective approaches to improving public health, prevention and reducing health inequalities.
The government outlined its priorities for the NHS between 2004–08, and confirmed there would be continued investment to increase capacity across the system.
The public health-related standards focused on collaboration between primary care trusts, local authorities, foundation trusts, and other stakeholders.
The white paper followed a public consultation which found that the public wanted to make their own decisions when it came to their health, but needed support to do this.
The government set out plans for better prevention services, more choice, improved access to community care, and more support for people with long-term conditions.
Smoking in enclosed public places was banned in England as a result of a long campaign beginning with studies in the 1950s, demonstrating the link between smoking and lung cancer.
