title: Public health. Historical novel.
abstract: Public health thinking has failed to keep pace with changes in society. A basic shift is needed to address the needs of a deindustrialised society. Attention should be given to promoting self-esteem as a way of encouraging healthy living.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Dundee University.
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authors.lastname: Coid
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D019049:Developed Countries / Q000266:history*; D004651:Employment; D006293:Health Promotion; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D011634:Public Health / Q000266:history*; D012606:Scotland; D012922:Social Change; D012924:Social Conditions; D012946:Social Welfare