People consider long-term health issues such as climate change a top priority

In order to improve public health, the post-election European Union (EU) should, in consultation with the general public, prioritize long-term challenges such as climate change and population ageing, as well as factors that affect our health. The findings, drawn from a seven-month public debate led by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, highlight a common call for the EU to play a more prominent role in health. (More on climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu)