Dangerous liaisons: how conflicts of interest undermine public health and policy
Join us for this collaborative discussion hosted by WHO, BMJ and RCP.
Wednesday 20 November, 6.30PM
The economic power of multi-national corporations and industries influences decision-making by governments and individuals in ways that have potentially huge impacts on health. WHO estimates that 20–25% of all deaths in the European region are attributable to just four industries: tobacco, alcohol, processed food and fossil fuels. It is not only the products these industries manufacture, promote and sell, but also the business models, including marketing and engagement with health professionals, that can negatively impact peoples’ health.
The event will focus on the persistent issue of conflicts of interest among health professionals, their representative associations and health systems created by industry, from early career engagement and reciprocity to overt political lobbying affecting nutrition and health.
Health professionals, researchers and representatives of institutions and organisations with responsibility for public health will share experiences and insights, and explore mechanisms to safeguard health professionals, the general public and public policy/practices from commercially driven conflicts of interest.
Chair introduction
Samira Ahmed, journalist and broadcaster
Expert opinions
Professor Anna Gilmore, professor of public health, University of Bath
Dr Margaret McCartney, senior clinical lecturer in general practice, University of St Andrews
Professor Mark Petticrew, professor of public health, LSHTM
Dr Chris van Tulleken, infectious disease doctor, UCL
Panel discussion
Sir Frank Atherton, chief medical officer, Wales
Dr Etienne Krug, director, WHO Department of Social Determinants of Health
Anna Taylor, executive director, Food Foundation
Dr Alice Wiseman, director of public health, Gateshead and Newcastle
Professor Tom Solomon CBE, academic vice president, RCP
Question and answer session
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.
Date
20 November 2024
Location
Royal College of Physicians of London, London | Online, 11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park London NW1 4LE