This book applies a rich body of knowledge and theory from social and behavioral sciences to contemporary health issues. A guiding principle of the book is the importance of social context and cultural construction in the analysis of health problems. It addresses the multiple layers of influence on health, enlarging the dominant "risk factor" approach to health behavior by giving sufficient attention to the social environment The book draws from many disciplines (sociology, anthropology, social psychology, demography, gerontology, economics, and history), and uses examples and case studies specifically from the forefront of public health. The book is especially useful for the way that it discusses core concepts and models and applies them to real world problems.

Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Coreil, M. (Marie) Jeannine

Bryant, Carol A.

Henderson, Joseph Neil

Mental Health

Sage Publications, Inc.

Emphasizing the importance of social context and cultural construction, Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health examines current issues in health from a social and behavioral sciences perspective. The book uses a social ecological framework to address multilevel influences on health and enlarge the dominant "risk factor" approach to health behavior. Editor Jeannine Coreil and contributing authors use examples from the forefront of public health to illustrate the relevance of "core"competencies" in the field to diverse real-world problems. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, based on user feedback, and includes new theory, research, case studies. Key Features: 
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<li>Applies the social ecology of health model to contemporary issues at the individual and group level</li>
<li>Draws from a wide range of disciplines, including medical sociology, health psychology, medical anthropology, demography, gerontology, and economics </li>
<li>Describes planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs, policies, and interventions </li>
<li>Features engaging case studies and examples on topics such as HIV/AIDS and breast cancer</li>
<li>Includes new "Special Topics" section, with chapters on childhood obesity, injury prevention, and occupational health </li>
<li>Offers practical advice for students and practitioners interested in updating their knowledge and skills" </li>
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 Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health is intended as a core textbook for graduate courses in public health and health care management that examine current issues in health from a social and behavioral sciences perspective.

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