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Harris, and M. Theory in a nutshell: A practical guide to health promotion theories. Sydney, Australia: McGraw-Hill. This brief book explores the main theoretical concepts and models in health promotion.

The book covers theories at the individual, community, and organizational level. Focus is on practical application as well as theory, and includes innovations in theory-based approaches to health promotion such as evidence-based policymaking and health impact assessments.

Schroeder, S. We can do better—Improving the health of the American people. New England Journal of Medicine — Taken from a Shattuck Lecture, covers the relative contributions of genetic predisposition, environmental exposures, social circumstances, health care, and behavioral patterns in premature death. Provides a cogent summary of the critical importance of addressing health behavior.

Simons-Morton, B. McLeroy, and M. Behavior theory in health promotion practice and research. Surveys major behavior theory with a focus on practical application for the improvement of population health. Each chapter includes clearly defined learning objectives and practical examples. Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content on this page. Please subscribe or login. Oxford Bibliographies Online is available by subscription and perpetual access to institutions.

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