Bobbie Jacobson
Bobbie Jacobson
Bobbie Jacobson (pronunciation: /ˈbɒbi ˈdʒeɪkəbsən/) is a notable figure in the field of public health and social policy.
Etymology
The name "Bobbie" is of English origin and is a diminutive form of "Robert", meaning "bright fame". The surname "Jacobson" is of Scandinavian origin and means "son of Jacob".
Career
Bobbie Jacobson began her career in the National Health Service (NHS), where she worked on various health policy initiatives. She later served as the director of the London Health Observatory, where she focused on health inequalities and public health issues in the London area.
Jacobson has also been involved in the British Medical Association and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), contributing to the development of guidelines and policies to improve public health in the UK.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Health Policy: The decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
- Health Inequalities: Differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources between different population groups.
- British Medical Association: The professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: An executive non-departmental public body of the Department of Health in the United Kingdom.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bobbie Jacobson
- Wikipedia's article - Bobbie Jacobson
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