Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health

Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health brings together the evidence behind the UK's public health priorities into one comprehensible textbook.

Dr Sally Robinson led the public health team at Canterbury Christ Church University from 2003 to 2018. For over 30 years, she has developed, led and taught a wide range of courses for undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals working in public health, healthcare and education.

Part I-Social and environmental determinants of health 1.Social Context of Health and Illness 2.Environment and Health 3.Inequalities in health 4.Poverty and health 5.Mental, emotional and spiritual health Part II-Health-related behaviours 6.Sexual health 7.Physical inactivity and health 8.Diet and health 9.Tobacco and health 10.Alcohol and health 11.Drugs and health 12.Weight and health Part III-Non-communicable diseases 13.Cardiovascular disease 14.Cancer 15.Diabetes 16.Dementia