Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective, 2nd Edition

By Michele Kiely, Meredith Manze, Chris Palmedo, this book provides a comprehensive guide for students to develop healthy lifestyles while understanding the policy decisions that promote health.

A Unique Approach to Health Education

Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective stands out by covering individual health topics relevant to college-aged students, while presenting them in the context of community and global health. This approach helps students connect the dots between their personal health choices and the broader societal implications.

Thoroughly Updated for the Modern Era

The Second Edition includes the latest statistics, research, treatments, and more, ensuring students receive the most up-to-date information. New topics include:

• COVID-19 and its impact on mental health
• Social determinants of health and health inequities
• Diverse approaches to healthy eating and incorporating exercise

Engaging Features to Enhance Learning

This edition is enriched with various features to make health education more engaging and interactive:

• Try It! – Applies health topics to daily life
• Fact vs. Fiction – Debunks popular health myths and explores controversies
• By the Numbers – Displays surprising statistics to further understanding
• Up for Debate – Explores current controversies in public health
• Going Upstream – Provides insights into social determinants of health
• Tales of Public Health – Real-life stories that bring a human face to health concepts

Product Details

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Edition: 2nd edition
Release Date: May 13, 2024
Language: English
Pages: 650
ISBN-10: 1284261433
ISBN-13: 978-1284261431

This comprehensive textbook is an essential resource for students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of health and wellbeing in the modern era.