But at the same time, many people realise the value of better health. Many already take exercise, eat properly, and don't smoke. I believe that by working together, we can tackle poor health, and achieve the aim of better health for everyone, and especially for the least fortunate. To do that, we have to combat the key killers in our country - cancer, heart disease and stroke, accidents and mental illness. Individuals taking action for themselves and their families are central to this.
Communities working together can offer real help.
And there is a vital role for Government too. Not as the so-called nanny state in action. But the Government addressing the big issues which affect our health, like housing, jobs and education. This White Paper is a significant step towards better health. It sets out a new, modern approach to public health - an approach which refuses to accept that there is no role for anything other than individual improvement, or that only Government can do something.