Consists of hard copy of of Sir Liam's forward diary with day by day entries regarding his engagements as Chief Medical Officer.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on 2001 recommendations;

The dangers of second-hand smoke (including recommendations on banning smoking in public places);

A study on West Nile virus including the risk of it spreading to England and need for surveillance and contingency plans;

Curbing England's obesity epidemic;

Patient safety in intrathecal chemotherapy treatment;

And tackling poor clinical practice by providing support and dealing more effectively with problem doctors.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on 2001 and 2002 recommendations;

The harmful effects of smoking on people's skin;

The economic impact of smoke-free public places and work-places;

The importance of early detection and diagnosis of HIV;

A review of academic medicine and medical research;

And use of blood and safety in blood transfusions.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The undermining of price increases of tobacco (to reduce consumption) through smuggling;

Greater action and consistent standards of care on chronic obstructive pulomnary airways disease (COPD);

The posibilities for improving health through influencing food purchasing and procurement policies of public bodies;

An increase in occurences of gastroschisis in babies;

And concern over slow compliance of patient safety alerts in the NHS.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The need to reduce variation in the provision of specific health services to deliver effective treatment equitably;

Parallels between aviation safety and patient safety;

Early recognition of warning signs to prevent kernicterus;

Protecting public health budgets to sustain the health service;

And preparing for the next flu pandemic.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The role of hand hygiene in controlling healthcare-associated infection;

Maximising opportunities for organ transplants;

Understanding and addrssing the risk in radiotherapy;

The need for renewed action on the high number of intrapartum-related deaths;

And fulfilling the potential of women in medicine.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The health of teenagers and development of services to help them make better decisions;

Making surgery safer;

Creating and utilising new vaccines;

The need for research into rising rates of oesophageal cancer;

And achieving racial equality in medicine.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

This annual report celebrates 150 years of the Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer for England by looking at the historical context of the first annual report in 1858, a comparative analysis between the health of the nation in 1858 and 2008 and the continued relevance of some of the issues discussed, such as epidemics, vaccination and competency of healthcare professionals.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The effects of passive drinking on families and society and the need for minimum pricing on alcohol units as an immediate priority;

The need for greater research and counselling in regards to prostate cancer;

Greater action on chronic pain through assessment and inclusion on training curriculums;

Minimising antimicrobial resistance through awareness campaigns and other initiatives;

And making medical practice safer by introducing simulation-based training.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.

Contains a summary of annual reports and special reports produced and commisioned by Sir Liam throught his time as Chief Medical Officer for England.

Health issues covered in this report include;

Progress on previous years' recommendations;

The importance of establishing and maintaining regular physical activity throughout life;

Better preperation for cold weather;

Focus on rare diseases;

The role of Grandparents in supporting young people to adopt healthy lifestyles;

And the relationship between climate change and health.

Also included is a regional focus on some local problems, trends and initiatives across England.