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Public health and Climate Change explored at Royal Society of Health Lecture The Royal Society of Health today (27 June 2007) welcomes the government's Chief Scientific Advisor to lecture on sustainable development and public health as part of the Faculty of Public Health's 2007 Annual Conference. Dr Selwyn Hodge, RSH Deputy Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sir David King to deliver what is set to be a stimulating lecture on this cutting edge topic. "Correlation between climate change and the public's health highlights the very real impact climate change will have on our individual and collective lives. Health is a public matter without simply defined barriers and we need to work holistically to protect and promote it through sustainable development. "The Society actively engages in this debate on various levels including through the Water for Health Alliance promoting the health benefits of tap water for good hydration and reducing the use of plastic bottles." Dr Hodge continued: "This is a vibrant issue and
the Royal Society of Health and the Royal Institute of Public Health
look forward to jointly working in this area as the two organisations
merge together and work collectively with the Faculty of Public Health." END 27 June 2007 Media Contact Notes to Editor Faculty
of Public Health Annual Conference - Making public health work The Royal of Health is one of the largest and longest-established public health organisations in the UK. We were founded in 1876 to promote joined up thinking between health professionals and we are a networking organisation that cuts across traditional professional boundaries. The Royal Society of Health (RSH) and the Royal Institute of Public Health
(RIPH) will join to create a vibrant new body working to improve health
in the UK and beyond. Subject to the approval of members, the Privy Council
and the Charity Commission, the new 'Royal' will be launched in early
2008.
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