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Does 'health promotion' really promote health?

Authors :
Feinstein, Alvan R.
Source :
The American Journal of Economics and Sociology. Jan, 2005, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p427, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

In his comment on Victor Fuch's essay, the late Alvan Feinstein raised the question of whether government-sponsored programs of 'health promotion' are always good for well-being.

Subjects

Subjects :
Economists -- Criticism and interpretation
Health promotion -- Forecasts and trends
Health promotion -- Analysis
Medical economics -- Forecasts and trends
Medical economics -- Analysis
Market trend/market analysis
Economics
Philosophy and religion
Sociology and social work

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029246
Volume :
64
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The American Journal of Economics and Sociology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.133013086

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