Health Promotion: Global Principles and Practice (Animal & Veterinary Science) - Softcover

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9781845939724: Health Promotion: Global Principles and Practice (Animal & Veterinary Science)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1845939727 ISBN 13: 9781845939724
Publisher: CABI, 2013

Synopsis

Health promotion is a key mechanism in tackling the foremost health challenges faced by developing and developed nations. Covering key concepts, theory and practical aspects of health promotion, this textbook addresses the topic on a global scale.

Suitable for students studying health promotion, public health nursing and related subjects, this book focuses on the key themes central to contemporary health promotion practice, such as social determinants, equality and equity, policy and health, working in partnerships, sustainability, evaluation and evidence-based practice. It outlines the critical application of health promotion to practice throughout the chapters, and summarizes the future directions of professional health promotion practice. Placing a strong emphasis on a global context, this book provides a practical guide to achieving worldwide health as well an accessible and engaging academic resource, also of interest to health practitioners and NGOs.

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About the Author

Rachael Dixey is at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

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Publisher
CABI
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1845939727
ISBN 13 
9781845939724
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240
Editor
Dixey Rachael