Introduction to Health Promotion

Introduction to Health Promotion provides a comprehensive overview of health promotion concepts, theories, and applications, with a special emphasis on the philosophical and theoretical foundations. It addresses health disparities in disadvantaged communities and explores the complex factors that influence health, including social and physical environments, medical advances, personal lifestyle choices, and legislation. The textbook is ideal for students in health promotion, health education, and public health fields and prepares them with a comprehensive understanding of the foundations, history, and current perspectives of health promotion, as well as its key methods and applications.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Introduction to Health Promotion is a comprehensive textbook that provides students with a thorough understanding of health promotion concepts and their practical applications. With a special emphasis on the philosophical and theoretical foundations of health promotion, this new edition highlights the growing need for activities, programs, and policies to improve the quality of health for all, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Led by renowned public health professor and registered dietitian Dr. Anastasia Snelling, this respected textbook addresses health disparities in disadvantaged communities and explores the features of community-driven programs that are essential in addressing these issues. Unlike other books in the field, Introduction to Health Promotion delves into the complex, interwoven factors that influence health, including social and physical environments, medical advances, personal lifestyle choices, and legislation.

This in-depth examination prepares and inspires health promotion students as they prepare for their careers. The textbook provides a clear introduction to the essential topics and theories in health promotion, reviews the cultural and political landscape surrounding key health behaviors, explores current trends in health promotion, including telehealth, health disparities, new technologies, and the aging population, and describes contemporary health promotion initiatives and provides an overview of health promotion settings and career opportunities.

Ideal for students in health promotion, health education, and public health fields, Introduction to Health Promotion provides a comprehensive overview of the foundations, history, and current practices of health promotion, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact on the health of individuals and communities.

Weight: 816g
Dimension: 204 x 255 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394155965
Edition number: 2 ed