Mulvany Kate
J Law Med. 2015 Sep;23(1):83-105.
This article explores the role of public health law in the prevention of non-communicable diseases in Australia. The growing urgency to address these diseases is acknowledged and the definition of public health law explored. It is argued that a broad definition of public health law would allow greater recognition of the numerous ways that law can positively influence health outcomes at the population level. Far from substantiating claims of over-reaching state intervention, public health law in the 21st century in Australia should be viewed as a more nuanced and protective strategy in promoting better public health. Adopting this approach offers a way forward towards addressing rising rates of non-communicable diseases, as well as significant health inequities, but it will require greater political will and leadership.
本文探讨了公共卫生法在澳大利亚预防非传染性疾病方面的作用。文中承认应对这些疾病的紧迫性与日俱增，并对公共卫生法的定义进行了探讨。有人认为，对公共卫生法进行宽泛定义将有助于更充分地认识到法律能够在人口层面积极影响健康结果的多种方式。21世纪澳大利亚的公共卫生法远非证实国家干预过度的说法，而应被视为促进更好的公共卫生的一种更细致入微且具保护性的策略。采用这种方法为应对非传染性疾病发病率上升以及严重的健康不平等问题提供了一条前进的道路，但这需要更大的政治意愿和领导力。
