Behaviour science has made a wide range of contributions to developing and sustaining public health. Behavioural, psychosocial, and sociocultural factors associated with lifestyle behaviours are major contributing to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and HIV have successfully used behavioural and sociocultural strategies to reduce risks and improve the prospects for prevention. Only recently have these strategies been applied to injury control. Wether by violent or unintentional means, injury exacts a large toll on individuals, families, workplaces, and the community. Behavioural science brings theories, behavioural change methods, and tools to assist in preventive interventions, but also contributes to the recovery from psychological and social harm resulting from injury. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting