ABSTRACT

The new edition of this leading text is an essential guide to promoting healthy behaviour in a multi-cultural society, providing a holistic stance that integrates both physical and mental health and wellbeing.

With a comprehensive overview of the interplay between social class, gender, ethnicity and individual health differences, the book also looks at key lifestyle issues such as eating well, smoking, drinking alcohol and safe sex, as well as the mechanisms for behavioural change. Each chapter features engaging case studies, points for discussion and student activities. Updated since the COVID-19 pandemic, the new edition also discusses the effects of lockdowns on healthy behaviours.

An accessible and engaging text, the third edition of Promoting Healthy Behaviour will continue to be essential reading for both students and practitioners across nursing, public health and allied health professions.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction to healthy behaviour

chapter 2|28 pages

Health promotion

chapter 3|29 pages

Health and health inequalities

chapter 4|26 pages

Psychology in practice

chapter 5|35 pages

Eating well

chapter 6|41 pages

Being physically active

chapter 7|36 pages

Sensible drinking

chapter 8|40 pages

Smoking

chapter 9|30 pages

Sexual health

chapter 10|38 pages

Specific conditions

chapter 11|40 pages

Special populations

chapter 12|10 pages

Conclusion