Why is Critical Realism and Realistic Evaluation Important in Public Health Programs for Prevention of Obesity?
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2023, Vol 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.
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Vasiliki Kolovou
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