Take a fascinating journey through the life cycle.Here’s just what you need to effectively care for your patients at any stage of life in today’s ever-changing world of health care. Elaine
This open access book introduces the human development model to define disability and map its links with health and wellbeing, based on Sen’s capability approach. The author uses panel survey data wit
Human Disease and Health Promotion is designed to develop the future health professional’s role as educator and advocate. Readers gain knowledge and skills that enhance health literacy for diverse le
This book provides an overview of the interrelations between stressful living conditions, individual coping strategies and social support networks on the one hand and social, psychological and physiol
Health Promotion in Nursing, 2nd edition, offers a unique holistic viewpoint on the importance of achieving and maintaining health and wellness at all stages of life. It begins with an overview of hea
The impact of the United Nations "Healthy Prisons" initiative has highlighted the importance of health and health promotion in incarcerated populations. This invaluable book discusses the many health
It has long been theorized that people living in poor areas have more health problems than their more advantaged peers. More recently, science has been testing this hypothesis, concentrating on the im
It has long been theorized that people living in poor areas have more health problems than their more advantaged peers. More recently, science has been testing this hypothesis, concentrating on the im
Health Promotion and Wellness is designed to provide health care providers with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to provide high-quality clinical preventive services. This
The impact of the United Nations "Healthy Prisons" initiative has highlighted the importance of health and health promotion in incarcerated populations. This invaluable book discusses the many health
This book provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. The content emphasizes normal aspects as well as the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age
Health Promotion Settings combines the theoretical discourse of the settings approach, covering a wide range of fundamental principles, concepts and policy issues, with real life examples of settings,
British health promotion professionals offer a snapshot of the current status in the settings approach to promoting health and its applications in a broad range of contexts. Their topics include a who
This introduction to worksite health promotion (WHP) for students and practitioners details steps for planning and implementing a WHP program. Part 1 overviews economic forces affecting worksites and
Our society is facing a health crisis. Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, and overcommitted schedules have led to obesity, chronic disease, elevated stress, and a host of other health
Sustainable development is now considered by many organizations and their stakeholders the model to follow. An increasing number of companies currently act and communicate based on their triple perfor
This volume for patients describes the chiropractor's role in health promotion and wellness. Gatterman, chair of the American Chiropractic Association Subcommittee on Wellness Education, covers nutrit
