What is a Public Health Observatory?
Q: What is a Public Health Observatory?
A: A Public Health Observatory (PHO) is a public health and wellness project that uses the concept of objectivity from astronomy to measure well-being. It explores various aspects of public health, environmental health, diet, recreation, outdoor education, exercise and other concerns.
Q: When did the regional Public Health Observatories transfer into Public Health England?
A: The regional Public Health Observatories transferred into Public Health England on 1 April 2013.
Q: What methods did the London Health Observatory pioneer in measuring social capital?
A: The London Health Observatory pioneered methods in measuring social capital and how this affects healing and health in general.
Q: How many regions were there in England for public health observatories?
A: There was a network of nine public health observatories across England.
Q: Are there any other countries with similar projects besides the UK?
A: Yes, there are also health observatories in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Q: What organization represented the network of public health observatories across the UK and Ireland before it became part of PHE?
A: The Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) represented the network of public health observatories across the UK and Ireland before it became part of PHE.
Q: Is Lincolnshire's observatory still active after 1 April 2013?
A:Yes, Lincolnshire's observatory continues to be supported by its County Council after 1 April 2013.
