The challenge to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of the population is a difficult undertaking. The term 'prevention is better than cure' is often quoted; however, with the UK on the verge of an obesity epidemic, over 100,000 people dying each year from smoking related illnesses, and deaths from illegal drug use far too frequent, there is still much work to be done.

Public Health: Promoting Health and the Challenges Ahead, will explore the way forward to safeguard a healthier nation and will debate strategies and policies that can make a real impact. Professionals from the public health and health promotion sectors can hear from leading experts on the current and emerging issues being faced and how they may be overcome.