Scotland's Public Health Priorities

Live in vibrant, healthy and safe places and communities

Supporting the evidence that place has an important role to play in our health and wellbeing and in reducing health inequalities

Flourish in our early years

Building the evidence base and supporting action to help Scotland be the best place for a child to grow up

Have good mental wellbeing

Supporting an intelligence-led approach to Public Mental Health and identifying effective action to maximise the mental wellbeing of the population

Reduce the use of and harm from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

Supporting national strategies and commitments to inform policy and practice around alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Scotland

Have a sustainable, inclusive economy with equality of outcomes for all

Working with partners and stakeholders to reduce poverty and inequality and the effects of poverty and inequality on health

Eat well, have a healthy weight and are physically active

Providing expertise and evidence of what works to support local and national actions