Understanding Health
A Determinants Approach
Published in February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
381 pages
978-0-19-551661-6 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Health: A Determinants Approach introduces students to the variety of approaches to old and new public health, by placing them in the broader context of conditions and structures in society. The book begins with an exploration of the concept of 'determinants and health' as a basis for understanding the relationship between inequality and social disadvantage. Highlighting the principles and strategies of health promotion, the book analyses the impact of these determinants of health on individuals, communities and populations. Practical in its approach, this introductory text features a wide range of examples and case studies. The experimental nature of the text draws students towards a fuller understanding of all the issues confronting public health today. Understanding Health: A Determinants Approach is an essential textbook for all first year students in the health sciences. In particular, it is a vital resource for students of nursing, public health, psychology, disability studies, welfare and community studies, occupational therapy and human movement.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
photos, halftone, drawings, num. line diagr.
Numerous line diagrams and drawings, some halftone photos
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-551661-6 (9780195516616)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Keleher, Helen (Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Deakin University, Australia) / Murphy, Berni (Lecturer in Health Promotion, Deakin University, Australia)
Content
SECTION I: DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH; 1. Understanding health: an introduction; 2. Social determinants of health; 3. Environmental determinants of health; 4. Biological determinants of health; 5. Determinants of health: case studies from Asia and the Pacific; 6. Measuring population health status in Australia; 7. Public and population health: strategic responses; SECTION II: HEALTH PROMOTION ACTION: RESPONDING TO THE DETERMINANTS; 8. Major achievements in public health since 1850; 9. Critical perspectives on public health history; 10. Health promotion: origins, obstacles and opportunities; 11. In search of the fourth dimension of health promotion: guiding principles for action; 12. Health promotion in action: case studies from Australia; 13. Health education and community strategies; 14. Health information online; SECTION III: DETERMINANTS APPROACHES TO PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES; 15. Advocacy, activism and awareness raising: encouraging a reluctant community to reduce its dependence on tobacco; 16. Alcohol; 17. Illicit drugs; 18. Physical activity and population health; 19. Social exclusion; 20. Food insecurity and the migrant experience; 21. Evidence and public health: data, discourses and debates; 22. Ecology, people, place and health; 23. Mind body health connections; 24. Understanding disability; 25. From 'Difference' to 'Diversity': exploring the social determinants of youth health; 26. Social determinants of mental health for young same-sex attracted men; 27. Workplace health; 28. Promoting healthy ageing