Van Rooyen G I
S Afr Med J. 1979 Mar 21;55(12):474-7.
One of the main functions of the Department of Health is to 'take steps for the promotion of a safe and healthy environment'. Air and water pollution, unhygienic conditions, incorrect use of radiation equipment, detrimental working conditions together with injudicious use of consumer products are but a few facets which have to be attended to in this all-embracing brief of the Health Act No. 63 of 1977. This is achieved by giving attention to scientific principles and effective co-operation between central and local authorities as well as the private sector.
卫生部的主要职能之一是“采取措施促进安全健康的环境”。空气污染、水污染、不卫生的条件、辐射设备的不当使用、有害的工作环境以及消费品的不当使用，只是1977年第63号《健康法》这一全面概述中必须关注的几个方面。这是通过关注科学原则以及中央和地方当局与私营部门之间的有效合作来实现的。
