Global Perspectives on Health Promotion Effectiveness

by Catherine M. Jones and David V. McQueen

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441924280
• ISBN13: 9781441924285
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"