HLTH09016 2021 Principles of Public Health Practice

This module introduces public health and the domains of health protection, health improvement and health and social care quality supported by robust health intelligence. Central to the module is the determinants of health, health equity, community engagement and ethical health promotion practice. The development of critical analysis of current public health practice is combined with practical skills of health impact assessment, policy analysis, advocacy and community engagement. The focus includes becoming an ethical and reflective practitioner developing professional competencies in communicating, leadership and governance. Learners will also be able to understand the role of public health practitioners and apply their learning to practical examples.

This is the quick, go-to-reference book for public health trainees and practitioners. It distils information from the core disciplines of public health into one concise volume. It is also packed with practical tips on professional competencies and skills development, as well as new emerging topics.

Human health depends on the health of the planet. Earth's natural systems--the air, the water, the biodiversity, the climate--are our life support systems. Yet climate change, biodiversity loss, scarcity of land and freshwater, pollution and other threats are degrading these systems. The emerging field of planetary health aims to understand how these changes threaten our health and how to protect ourselves and the rest of the biosphere. Interdisciplinary in nature, Planetary Health explores how accelerating environmental change affects each dimension of human health. It then turns to the rich terrain of solutions, reimagining our cities, our food systems, our energy sector, the chemicals we use, even our economics and our ethics. The result is a comprehensive and optimistic introduction to a field that is being adopted by researchers and universities around the world.

The fourth edition of Fran Baum_Ts The New Public Health is the most authoritative resource available on the new public health. It offers readers the opportunity to gain a sense of the scope of the new public health visions, and combines theoretical and practical material to help readers understand the social and economic determinants of health. Based on the premise of previous editions _" that the new public health promotes equity in order to improve health across the globe _" this new edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the theory, practice and direction of the new public health. This book is written for students of public health, health professionals working in public health, preventative medicine and primary health care settings, health and environment planners and those interested in creating communities that maximise health for people and the environment. Integrating knowledge and methodologies from the social sciences, environmental sciences and humanities, The New Public Health presents a comprehensive package of ideas and directions for public health focused on achieving a fairer, more sustainable and equitable world.New to this editionAll chapters have been substantially revised and all data and figures have been updatedNew chapter on Public Health AdvocacyMore content on food security; globalisation and climate change, and sustainability; violence in Australia; emergencies and disasters New practical examples demonstrate application of public health principles, highlighted in boxed features throughoutCritical reflection questions at the end of each chapter

This package provides you with the book plus the eBook - giving you the printed book and also giving access to the complete book content electronically. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic 'bookshelf', so that you can search across your entire library of Nursing eBooks. Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion is the second title in the 'Public Health and Health Promotion Practice' series, expanding on the best-selling introductory textbook, Foundations for Health Promotion. Developing Practice is an essential text for the many different practitioners, professionals and specialists who contribute to public health and health promotion, enabling them to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. Case studies, activities and discussion points encourage interaction and reflection, and stimulate learning Unique, user-friendly approach makes learning easy Examines the forces that drive practice Focuses on the core strategies of: Tackling health inequalities User and public participation and involvement Working in partnerships Empowerment. Identifies current public health priorities and how to address these in practice. Fully updated to reflect the many changes in health promotion theory, practice and policy New chapter on empowerment as a key health promotion strategy

Public Health. An Official Journal of the Royal Society of Public Health. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/public-health 

Public Health in Practice. An Official Journal of the Royal Society of Public Health. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/public-health-in-practice 

BMC Public Health. Springer. https://link.springer.com/journal/12889/volumes-and-issues 

Department of Health - Healthy Ireland - https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/healthy-ireland/ 

The Institute of Public Health - https://publichealth.ie/ 

The Health Information and Quality Authority- https://www.hiqa.ie/

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre - https://www.hpsc.ie/

The United Nations Sustainable Development- Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals 

The Organisation for Economic and Co-operation and  Development- https://www.oecd.org/health/

The Marmot Review 10 years on- https://www.health.org.uk/videos/watch-the-marmot-review-10-years-on

WHO(2012) Review of Public Health Capacities in the European Region. Denmark; WHO Regional Office. https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/Health-systems/public-health-services/publications/2012/review-of-public-health-capacities-and-services-in-the-european-region