Effective Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: A Comprehensive Approach

Authored by Kirsteen Watson, Jan Yates, and Stephen Gillam, this seminal textbook tackles the crucial question: how can society most effectively prevent disease and promote health and wellbeing?

This extensively updated third edition equips readers with a robust toolkit of essential public health skills and approaches to enhance health and wellbeing for diverse populations. The book delves into the complexities of addressing perennial public health challenges, navigating the intricacies of health systems, and fostering collaborative partnerships.

New Edition Highlights

• Sustainability and Climate Change: Explore the critical role of environmental factors in shaping public health outcomes.
• Global Health: Discover the far-reaching implications of global health issues and the importance of international cooperation.
• Leadership and Management: Learn effective strategies for leading and managing healthcare teams in today’s complex environment.
• Measuring Health and Healthcare: Understand the mechanisms for evaluating healthcare outcomes and making data-driven decisions.
• Addressing Inequalities and Promoting Inclusivity: Examine the social determinants of health and develop strategies for promoting health equity.

This textbook is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, social care workers, and students across related disciplines. The book also sheds light on the exceptional work undertaken by public health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complementing the textbook, online resources include supplementary information and interactive self-assessment questions to test understanding and aid learning.

Publication Details: Published by Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, December 14, 2023. ISBN-10: 1009378295, ISBN-13: 978-1009378291. 372 pages, language: English.