Author : David V. McQueen
Release : 2007-06-13
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Global Perspectives on Health Promotion Effectiveness by : David V. McQueen
Download or read book Global Perspectives on Health Promotion Effectiveness written by David V. McQueen. This book was released on 2007-06-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a critical reflection on the state of health promotion effectiveness in practice around the world. It examines the meaning of health promotion from regional perspectives, and explores regional strengths and weaknesses in demonstrating effectiveness. The book goes on to consider issues in public health such as tobacco, mental health, obesity, urbanization, war, and social determinants in order to assess the role of effectiveness, and to examine methodologies for demonstrating effectiveness. Finally, the book looks at questions over the effectiveness of health promotion – the debate about the relationship between evidence, impact, and outcomes.