The EU's heath mandate after 20 years: the glass is half full

Taking stock of two decades of the European Union (EU) health policies will inevitably provide an inventory of successes, failures and missed opportunities. Yet, the current profile of the EUs health mandate prompts optimism for the future challenges ahead: Infrastructures and institutions at the EU...

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Published in:European journal of public health 2013-12, Vol.23 (6), p.906-907
Main Authors: Sørensen, Kristine, Clemens, Timo, Rosenkötter, Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
European Union
European Union - history
European Union - organization & administration
Health policy
Health Policy - history
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
Mandatory Programs - history
Mandatory Programs - organization & administration
Public health
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Summary:Taking stock of two decades of the European Union (EU) health policies will inevitably provide an inventory of successes, failures and missed opportunities. Yet, the current profile of the EUs health mandate prompts optimism for the future challenges ahead: Infrastructures and institutions at the EU level have been established and sustained to add value to single Member States actions by regulation, capacity building and facilitating collaboration and exchange among them. However, given the shared health problems in European societies, we call for an enforced EU health mission that supports the life of the European citizen. It would not only benefit peoples health and well-being but would improve the reputation and legitimacy of the EU itself. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckt164