Promoting the health and well-being of patients is a vital part of the nursing role. This introductory text in the Vital Notes for Nurses series explores issues such as public health priorities, health inequalities, health promotion settings, and the role of the nurse in health promotion roles.

• Written in a clear, accessible style which assumes no prior knowledge
• Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies, scenarios, activities and learning outcomes
• Includes specific application to nursing practice in every chapter
• Identifies strategies for promoting health with individuals and communities and for protecting the health of the general population