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Public Health as Social Science
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posted on 2023-05-22, 21:52 authored by Oldenburg, B, Crocker, F, Benjamin SchuezBenjamin SchuezBehavioral and social science research and theories are relevant to promoting health and preventing disease in the population. This article discusses the major health challenges confronting developed and developing countries, the contribution of social and behavioral factors to current global health challenges, and current approaches to addressing health problems. Finally, it considers the importance of using social and behavioral theories and models to providing a comprehensive understanding of all the determinants and influences relevant to a particular health issue, and informing the development of efficacious, practitioner-delivered lifestyle–change interventions to address these issues at a public health and societal level.
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Publication title
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd editionEdition
2ndEditors
JD WrightPagination
545-551ISBN
978-0080970868Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
ElsevierPlace of publication
United KingdomExtent
100Repository Status
- Restricted