Health Promotion in the 21st Century

<p><strong>A <em>Choice</em> Highly Recommended Title</strong></p><p>How should we invest precious health resources? At a time when chronic illness is increasing, inequality persists and climate change is starting to impact our health, how can health promotion improve health outcomes across the whole population?<br><br><i>Health Promotion in the 21st Century</i> offers a systematic introduction to the principles of health promotion today, and effective planning, implementation and evaluation. The authors review the global, regional and local issues that affect health in Australia, and show how social, economic, political and educational elements in society contribute to population health and wellbeing.<br><br>Throughout, the authors emphasise that health promotion needs multiple solutions, and that health professionals should seek out strategic opportunities and partnerships. They consider the issues facing vulnerable groups - such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with mental health issues, and the aged - and suggest a variety of innovative tools for working with particular populations. They also focus on strategies to ensure programs remain vibrant and sustainable in the longer term.<br><br>With case studies and activities in each chapter, <i>Health Promotion in the 21st Century</i> is an essential resource for anyone seeking to build a career in health promotion.</p> <p>Chapter 1 The importance of health promotion principles and practices <br><br>Part 1 Promoting health<br>Chapter 2 The changing nature of health promotion <br>Chapter 3 The economics of prevention <br>Chapter 4 Complexity and risk <br>Chapter 5 Promoting health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities <br><br>Part 2 Health promotion in action<br>Chapter 6 Settings for health promotion <br>Chapter 7 Social and behaviour change <br>Chapter 8 Government, organisations and communities <br>Chapter 9 Policy, legislation and environmental change <br><br>Part 3 Health promotion skills in practice<br>Chapter 10 Planning and implementing health promotion programs<br>Chapter 11 New ways of thinking about evaluation <br>Chapter 12 Sustaining the practice of health promotion <br>Chapter 13 The future for health promotion <br><br>Acronyms and abbreviations<br>Glossary<br>Acknowledgements<br>Index</p>