Why is Critical Realism and Realistic Evaluation Important in Public Health Programs for Prevention of Obesity?

Authors: Kolovou V*

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000229

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Public health is a field that is occupied with the notion of health and how health can be preserved, protected and promoted for populations. One way to do this is with wide interventions that aim to promote public health, aiming at certain aspects of life such as weight gain, physical activity, mental health, substance use etc.

Keywords: Public Health Programs; Obesity; Physical Activity

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