Foundations for Health Promotion (Public Health and Health Promotion)

Foundations for Health Promotion (Public Health and Health Promotion)

by Jane Wills BA MA MSc PGCE (Author), Jennie Naidoo BSc MSc PGDip PGCE (Author)

Synopsis

Hugely popular with students, "Health Promotion" is now in its third edition, and has been thoroughly updated to provide the theoretical framework that is vital for health promotion. It offers a foundation for practice that encourages students and practitioners to identify opportunities for health promotion in their area of work.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 328
Edition: 3
Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
Published: 29 Jan 2009

ISBN 10: 0702029653
ISBN 13: 9780702029653

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This is a comprehensive, user-friendly book, discussing the foundations for health promotion practice using many relevant practical examples, activities and discussion points... This book would comprise a useful resource for those wishing to develop their health promotion practice by considering the theory, policies and principles behind the practice of health promotion. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009

''The text includes interactive exercises that are designed to encourage readers to reflect on their values, debate the issues and apply their knowledge and understanding to practice situation. In summary, this is a comprehensive, user-friendly book, discussing the foundations for health promotion practice using many relevant practical examples, activities and discussion points.'' Foundations for Health Promotion, J Naidoo

Author Bio
Dr Jennie Naidoo BSc, MSc, PGDip, PGCE is Principal Lecturer, Health Promotion and Public Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Professor Jane Wills BA, MA, MSc, PGCE is Professor of Health Promotion, London South Bank University, London, UK