Principles and Practice of Health Promotion and Public Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Sally Robinson, this book brings together the essential disciplines and fields of study that inform the work of promoting health into one comprehensive resource. With numerous examples of practice, it provides a thorough understanding of the core principles of health promotion and public health.

Understanding Ourselves and Our Health

The book begins by exploring the importance of understanding ourselves and our health, laying the foundation for effective health promotion and public health practices.

Key Chapters and Topics

The book covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Working in Health Promotion and Public Health
• Epidemiology and Research Methods
• Evidence-Based Practice and Health Psychology
• Communicating Health and Health Education
• Health Promotion, Public Health, and Health Protection
• Arts and Health, Tackling Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs
• Addressing Overweight and Promoting Health in Workplaces
• Improving Health within the National Health Service

These chapters provide a comprehensive understanding of how to prevent disease and promote health when working with individuals, communities, and populations worldwide.

Focusing on Adult Health: International and UK Examples

This book places a strong emphasis on adult health, incorporating both international and UK-based examples to provide a well-rounded perspective.

A Companion to Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health

Principles and Practice of Health Promotion and Public Health complements Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health, published in 2021. Together, these texts form a core resource for students of health promotion, public health, healthcare, and social care, as well as public health practitioners and members of the wider public health workforce.

Published by Taylor and Francis on December 30, 2022, this book is available in English and features the following ISBN numbers: 9780367423445 and 9781000818703.