[Health promotion-related duties and rules--the acceptance of governmental authorities in the private sphere of health].
The acceptance of governmental authorities in the private sphere of health is increasing, even if the regulated behaviour patterns concern only small groups of a population. The tobacco and alcohol control policies in Germany are a good example for the different acceptance within the population of structural prevention strategies. The scope of action for a sustainable health policy, along side the health care sector and the framework for health professionals, is only limited. The responsibility for health seems to be a personal topic. Furthermore, the interests of the producers of harmful products hinder an effective governmental regulation.
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Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen e. V., Hannover.
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D001675:Bioethics; D005858:Germany; D015438:Health Behavior; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026706:Paternalism / Q000941:ethics*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011057:Politics; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011639:Public Opinion; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence