UID:
edoccha_9961356351202883
Format:
1 online resource :
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illustrations
ISBN:
1-83768-450-2
Content:
This book discusses health promotion, which is an initiative to promote healthy habits and prevent disease. Non-communicable diseases have emerged as an important public health problem in all segments of society and thus health promotion and disease prevention activities are crucial. Clinical and epidemiology studies have provided sufficient evidence about the health benefits of a nutritious diet and regular physical activity. This book includes seven chapters organized into two sections on "Basics of Health Promotion" and "Approaches to Health Promotion". Chapters address such topics as the benefits of physical activity, projects in health promotion, technological tools in health promotion, social media in health promotion and health policy, and much more.
Note:
1. Physical Activity and Health Promotion: A Public Health Imperative -- 2. Modern Healthy Lifestyle Program or the Opportunity to Develop Modern Health Consciousness -- 3. Participation as a Core Principle of Community Health Promotion: General Account and Examples -- 4. Causal Structure for the Healthy Longevity Based on the Socioeconomic Status, Healthy Diet and Lifestyle, and Three Health Dimensions, in Japan -- 5. A Salutogenic Approach for Collaboration in Health and Technology -- 6. Evolving Role of Social Media in Health Promotion -- 7. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Botswana.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-83768-428-6
Language:
English
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