title: The health of the nation.
abstract: This document, launched by the Government in July, 1992, represents the first national policy aimed at improving the overall health of the British population. It emphasises the purpose of the National Health Service--to improve health, not just treat sickness. This White Paper represents a beginning, with five target areas as priorities: Coronary heart disease and stroke; Cancers; Accidents; Mental illness; HIV/AIDS and sexual health
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Carrington
mesh_terms: D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom