Brussels, 03/05/2011 (Agence Europe) - As part of the consultation process following publication by the European Commission of the Green Paper on research and innovation in February 2011, the member organisations of the STEPS (Strengthening Engagement in Public Health Research) have drawn the attention of European leaders to the need to increase the public health budget. In 2011, the EU allocated only 4% of funding to public health related research, with virtually all the rest going to...