A nudge is not enough

Summary:

Improving the health of workers in the construction industry requires more than a gentle nudge.

THE government is very keen on its Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) and believes the health of the nation can be improved by creating favourable environments where people take more exercise, eat healthily, drink less and stop smoking. A recent addition to the PHRD is a…

Author: Ballard J

Tags cancer carol black construction evidence based practice mental health obesity physical activity public health smes - small and medium-sized enterprises smoking

Occupational Health at Work June/July 2014 (vol. 11/1) pp3-4

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