How should we invest precious health resources? At a time when chronic illness is increasing, inequality persists and climate change is starting to impact our health, how can health promotion improve health outcomes across the whole population? Health Promotion in the 21st Century offers a systematic introduction to the principles of health promotion today, and effective planning, implementation and evaluation. The authors review the global, regional and local issues that affect health in Australia, and show how social, economic, political and educational elements in society contribute to population health and wellbeing. Throughout, the authors emphasise that health promotion needs multiple solutions, and that health professionals should seek out strategic opportunities and partnerships. They consider the issues facing vulnerable groups - such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with mental health issues, and the aged - and suggest a variety of innovative tools for working with particular populations. They also focus on strategies to ensure programs remain vibrant and sustainable in the longer term. With case studies and activities in each chapter, Health Promotion in the 21st Century is an essential resource for anyone seeking to build a career in health promotion.

From growing levels of obesity to an aging population, how should we respond to the national and international challenges in public health today? In a climate of tightened health funding and greater emphasis on individual responsibility, what is the role of health promotion? This book discusses multiple contexts for health promotion and ways of structuring the delivery of health promotion programs, analyses contemporary and future thinking about health promotion planning and evaluation models, and provides solutions for health promotion in the 21st century. Section 1 looks at key challenges in contemporary health promotion including redefining health and well-being, constraints on health spending and the economics of health spending, health priorities and risk factors for specific diseases and features a special focuses on Indigenous health. Section 2 covers health promotion settings including individual and population-based approaches, the role of governments and communities, influencing behavior change and the role of policy, legislation and environmental change. The final section addresses planning and evaluation including developing sustainable health programs and how they can be measured. Featuring contributions by experts in the field and including case studies and review questions throughout to guide learning, this is a vital resource for both students and practitioners.