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Food Projects in London: Lessons for Policy and Practice--A Hidden Sector and the Need for "More Unhealthy Puddings ... Sometimes"
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Caraher, Martin; Dowler, Elizabeth – Health Education Journal, 2007
Background and Objective: Successive governments have promoted local action to address food components of public health. This article presents findings from research commissioned by the (then) London NHS Office, scoping the range of food projects in the London area, and the potential challenges to public health practice. Methods: Research followed…
Descriptors: Health Education, Small Businesses, Heart Disorders, Diseases
Personal Responsibility for Private Sector Housing Renewal: Issues in Health Improvement
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Stewart, Jill; Clayton, Julie; Ruston, Annmarie – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: To investigate current policy in respect of resourcing private sector housing renewal to promote healthy housing and communities. Design: A qualitative study using focus group research investigating what low-income home owners would find helpful in carrying out maintenance and repair to their homes. Setting: The focus groups were held…
Descriptors: Private Sector, Maintenance, Low Income, Focus Groups
A Survey of Food Projects in the English NHS Regions and Health Action Zones in 2001
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Caraher, Martin; Cowburn, Gill – Health Education Journal, 2004
Background and Objective: This article sets out the findings from an analysis of food projects, with a particular emphasis on fruit and vegetables, from the 26 Health Action Zones (HAZs) in England and those taking place within the former NHS regional areas in 2001. The objective was to gather information on the existing practice to inform future…
Descriptors: Heart Disorders, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Public Policy