Which of the following is an example of building healthy public policy? (A) Counselling diabetic patients in their use of insulin (B) Providing needle and syringe exchange programs (C) Legislating to ban smoking in the workplace (D) Publishing National Heart Foundation cookbooks - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 8 - 2001 - Paper 1

Building healthy public policy involves implementing measures that create a supportive environment for health practices. Among the options provided, legislating to ban smoking in the workplace represents a systematic approach to reducing tobacco use, thereby protecting public health directly. This action goes beyond individual behavior and addresses a broader societal issue by establishing laws that promote a smoke-free environment, benefiting both workers and the general public.