To carry out this role, cross-sectoral work is required. Article 152 of the EC Treaty says that a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Community policies and activities. This Strategy reinforces the importance of health in policies such as the Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs, emphasizing the links between health and economic prosperity, and the Citizens Agenda, recognizing people’s right to be empowered in relation to their health and healthcare. Actions in the Strategy represent work on health across all sectors. Health is found in Treaty articles on the Internal Market, Environment, Consumer Protection, Social Affairs including the safety and Health of Workers, Development Policy, and Research, amongst many others.