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Experts Examine the State of Global Health and Review the Programs and Interventions That Can Keep the World Healthy

Introduction to Global Health Promotion offers a comprehensive resource that contains a range of global health promotion theories, best practices, prevention strategies, and perspectives on the future of the field. From the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and with contributions from experts in the field, this important book considers the most challenging public health concerns such as HIV, malaria, heart disease, violence and more.

The contributors offer insights on the current state of the science and a review of the complex issues surrounding a variety of illnesses and health conditions. The text details disease epidemics and the individual, social, institutional, and governmental forces that either stand in the way of or are essential for preventing them.

Introduction to Global Health Promotion is the essential resource that:

  • Offers a review of the most recent empirical findings and significantapplications of global health models from over 40 noted experts
  • Puts the spotlight on the use of technology in global health prevention and identifies the strategies that have the potential to transform worldwide health practices in the future
  • Presents information on the approaches, programs, and interventions that have proven to work in the global health community

The text's multidisciplinary approach serves to create a thorough understanding of today's global health promotion issues.

About the Author

EDITORS

RICK S. ZIMMERMAN, PHD, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri—St. Louis.

RALPH J. DICLEMENTE, PHD, is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health and Associate Director, Emory Center for AIDS Research.

JON K. ANDRUS, MD, is Executive Vice President of the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Director of the Vaccine Advocacy and Education (VAE) program.

EVEROLD N. HOSEIN, PHD, is a Senior Communication Advisor-Consultant for the World Health Organization and Communication Consultant for the United Nations Children's Fund.

SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION (SOPHE) is the leading international professional association for health education professionals, faculty, and students. Founded in 1950, SOPHE is the only independent, professional organization devoted exclusively to health education and health promotion in all settings.

Features
  • Partnership: Developed and endorsed by Society for Public Health Education, a world leader in training and advocacy for health education and health promotion.
  •  Editors: All four editiors are major contributors in the field.
  •  Breadth: Comprehensive coverage of global health promotion, including maternal and child mortality, HIV, chronic disease prevention, and nutrition health promotion.
  •  Academic potential: Positioned as a required text for undergrad and intro-level graduate courses.