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Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research
Wiley 2002; US$ 75.00"Having so many theories put together thoughtfully, proximally, in a single book will help the field come to grips with what the role is of theories as we go forward and address the individual actions, and societal and community influencers of individual action, that promote healthy behaviors." --Jim Marks, director, National Center for Chronic Disease... more...
Exercise Therapy
Wiley 2009; US$ 73.99Though exercise has been the mainstay of musculoskeletal physiotherapy for decades, its value in other systems of the body, such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological has emerged in recent years. This trend is being increasingly reflected in degree curricula. This novel textbook is designed predominantly for physiotherapists and offers a... more...
Building Better Health
Pan American Health Organization 2003; US$ 40.00This handbook blends tried-and-true disease prevention practices and behavioral science principles into a hands-on manual for health workers, community health promoters, nurses and family physicians. Many others, such as social workers and teachers, can also see here how to promote health and prevent disease. The book offers step-by-step instruction... more...
Cervical Cancer Screening in developing countries
World Health Organization 2002; US$ 20.70This publication is the product of a comprehensive consultation undertaken by WHO in 2001, involving leading experts in the field of cancer epidemiology, screening and treatment. It is part of WHO?s commitment to provide evidence-based guidelines to decision makers and a recognition of the priority that should be given to cervical cancer screening... more...
Screening for Perinatal Depression
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2005; US$ 49.95This much-needed text provides guidance for health care professionals on the issues and controversies surrounding screening and on good practice in the use of screening tests. The role of the UK National Screening Committee is explored, along with the problems faced when implementing screening programmes in developing countries. more...
Traditional Chinese Medicine
eContent Management Pty Ltd 2007; US$ 58.00This book invites us to rethink the meaning of medicine and life - which are intertwined together. Most significantly, it stimulates our thinking of how to live in a more humane way, and this is the passion that I would like to share with you all. Big Leung Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a great treasure of China?s ancient history and culture.... more...
Macrosocial Determinants of Population Health
Springer 2007; US$ 69.99Macrosocial Determinants of Population Health explores social factors such as culture, mass media, political systems, and migration that influence public health while systematically considering how we may best study these factors and use our knowledge from this study to guide public health interventions. Starting from the dual premises that a population... more...
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2008
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 40.00WHO has produced a first comprehensive analysis of global tobacco use and control: The WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2008. The report confirms that the global tobacco epidemic is one of the greatest public health threats of modern times, that, left unchecked, could result in one billion deaths in the 21st century. The epidemic is shifting... more...
Nutrition and Health
Wiley 2008; US$ 195.99Continuing accumulation of scientific evidence demonstrates that nutrition is one of the most important determinants of health for the individual, and that specific nutrition habits of various populations can significantly decrease the overall risk of several chronic diseases. This landmark publication, which contains papers presented at the 1st Nutrition... more...
Re-imagining Preventive Health
eContent Management Pty Ltd 2008; US$ 110.00Whether one sees contemporary socio-political theorising as poorly integrated into analysis of Preventive Health or Preventive Health as simply lacking much in the way of a theoretical foundation, the point is that the interpretive social dimensions of the field appear presently underdeveloped. The aim was to develop a broad research grouping with... more...









