05 February 2025
Professor Peter Bradley has today published his second Director of Public Health Report which looks at the evidence for
investing in prevention.
This year’s Director of Public Health Report considers the case for prevention in the Jersey
context and details:
- the current burden of disease faced by Islanders
- how that burden is not equally spread across the Island
- how the Island’s aging population is likely impact on future health
- an estimate of the costs of this aging population
- a summary of the evidence of the effectiveness of a preventative approach.
Director of Public Health, Professor Peter Bradley, said: “I am pleased to be publishing
this report and raise awareness of the importance of investing in health prevention. This
report highlights that prevention is not just about avoiding illness; Investing in prevention
means Islanders can enjoy better health and wellbeing, employers have a healthier
workforce, and healthcare systems can allocate resources more effectively to those in
greatest need.
“Building on existing work and improvements already made, we can embed prevention
into our policies across government, as well as into the community, ensuring our Island
remains an attractive place to live, work, and visit.”
The full report and executive summary are attached and will be made available online
at Public Health reports.
gov.je