Prevention in General Practice

by Fowler, Godfrey; Gray, J. A. Muir; Anderson, P.

• ISBN13: 9780192621580
• ISBN10: 0192621580
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-03-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Spectacular advances in therapeutic medicine have not diminished the need for prevention, and there is widespread acknowledgment that avoidance of disability and premature death often depends on prevention rather than cure. There is also recognition that family practice has a key role to play in this, because of the opportunities it provides for influencing the future well-being of large numbers of individuals. Since the first edition of this book was published, the scope for prevention has become more clearly defined, and the evidence for effectiveness better established. The second edition has therefore been completely rewritten. It assesses the evidence for prevention effectiveness in relation to the major causes of disability and premature death, describes what measures should be taken, and gives practical guidance on carrying them out. Although aimed primarily at family practitioners, this book will also be of value to medical students, public health professionals and policy makers.

Table of Contents

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Future Challenges

Prevention: Past and Present

Socio-economic Influences on Health

Resources for Prevention and Health Promotion

Information for Audit

Communication

Management of Prevention

Screening Adults in General Practice

Smoking

Healthy Eating

Reducing Alcohol Consumption

Stress

Exercise

High Blood Pressure

Cardiovascular Disease

Prevention of Cancer

Communicable Disease Control

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease

Preventing Mental Ill-health

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