We have pledged to tackle the root causes of ill health and work over the next 10 years to promote healthier living and reduce mortality from cancer by 20%.Specific initiatives designed to address these pledges and the Scottish Executive's approach to public health generally are set out in the White Paper, Towards a Healthier Scotland, a copy of which has been placed in SPICe.This is a challenging and wide ranging programme including:additional investment of £1 million to aid smoking cessation programmes;promoting healthier lifestyles and diet including the appointment of a Scottish Diet Co-ordinator;establishment of Healthy Living Centres via the New...