| Description |
xx, 181 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Public health past and present -- 1.Towards the future public health -- 2.The development of public health in the UK -- 3.Public health today -- pt. 2 Modern public health challenges -- 4.Inequalities in health: an enduring problem -- 5.Public health, modern culture and well-being -- 6.Modern public health challenges - obesity and addiction -- 7.Population growth and ageing -- 8.Public health and the challenge of sustainability -- pt. 3 The future public health -- 9.An Integrative framework for the future public health -- 10.Applying the Integrative framework to the major public health challenges and the future NHS -- 11.A fifth wave for public health and the future public health practitioner |
| Summary |
The authors introduce the key models and theories of public health, as well as the factors that have shaped its history and development. The book also: establishes the links between current public health problems and emerging threats like global warming and resource depletion; explores the true nature of modern and emerging threats to health; creates a new model for the 'future public health'; and, explores what these changes will mean for the future public health practitioner. This is a book which sets out the reasons why we need a fundamentally new approach to public health and explores how this might be achieved. "The Future Public Health" is informed by a six year research project, commissioned by the Scottish Government, to trace the development of our current situation and look for solutions to the challenges facing public health. Visit the AfterNow website to access an array of resources including: introductory videos; 12 Audio podcasts; and, over 30 short papers and essays |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Public health -- Forecasting.
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Public health.
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| Author |
Hanlon, Phil.
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| ISBN |
033524355X (paperback) |
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9780335243556 (paperback) |
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(ebk.) |
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