Publisher's Synopsis
A practical guide to the Health of the Nation white paper. The book should help health professionals to develop the strategies needed to reach the targets set by the white paper, and to explore the wider implications of health promotion. The framework of the book is based on the key targets of Health of the Nation: coronary heart disease; stroke; obesity; HIV/AIDS; cancer; and mental health.;Each chapter takes a particular target and applies specific, practical strategies that demonstrate how the theory of health promotion can be applied in the clinical practice area.
