Public Health in Action: Practicing in the Real World

Public Health in Action: Practicing in the Real World Review

Nothing more needs to be said about the high visibilty of public health in this day and age. This is the first book that looks at public as as much art as science. How do you actually put public health programs and policies into action in the real world? How do you juggle current crises and chronic problems, how do you set priorities, put science into practice all in the context of limited resources, day to day demands and intense public and media scrutiny? From a wealth of experience, the author draws on real examples with a "behind the scenes" look at the strategy and action that must be undertaken to make public health really work.

Essentials of Health Behavior: Social and Behavorial Theory in Public Health (Essential Public Health)

Essentials of Health Behavior: Social and Behavorial Theory in Public Health (Essential Public Health) Review

Health promotion, education, and prevention programs ultimately focus on changing health behavior. Essentials of Health Behavior provides the groundwork for understanding, assessing, and effectively applying theories of human behavior, within the practice of public health.In clear and accessible language, it provides the student with a background of the kinds of social and behavioral theories that guide our understanding of health related behavior and that form the background for health promotion and prevention efforts. Filled with real life examples and profiles, the text explores some of the ways in which these theories and approaches are used in applied health promotion efforts.

Case Studies in Global Health: Millions Saved (Texts in the Essential Public)

Case Studies in Global Health: Millions Saved (Texts in the Essential Public) Review

This series of twenty case studies illustrates real-life proven, large-scale success stories in global public health. Drawing from a rich evidence base, the accessible case write-ups highlight experiences in scale-up of health technologies, strengthening of health systems, and the use of health education and policy change to achieve impressive reductions in disease and disability, even in the poorest countries. An overview chapter draws attention to factors that contributed to the successes. Discussion questions help to bring out the main points and provide a point of departure for independent student research.