This book is designed to provide an economic perspective on health promotion and chronic disease prevention.

Part of the six-volume Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, this is a comprehensive look at the economics of wellbeing with coverage of history, research, policy, and practice.Examines the challenges inherent in studying and measuring wellbeing from an economic perspectiveDiscusses strategies and interventions to improve wellbeing across the lifespan and in different settingsAddresses the potential economic benefits for governments and policymak...