Summary
The North's appalling record on early deaths is the target of a Government initiative which includes almost all of the region in a pilot scheme to tackle unhealthy ways of life.
Sixteen of the unhealthiest areas in the North-East and Cumbria are among 88 "spearhead" primary care trusts (PCTs) selected by Health Secretary John Reid yesterday for special action in areas such as smoking, obesity and drinking.See the full content of this document
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Move to Cut Toll of Death
They will pilot initiatives such as NHS health trainers who advise on lifestyle, new services to help smokers give up and increa...
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