Cultural Competence in Health Education and

Learn to manage cultural and ethnic diversity and deliver health education results with this leading resource

Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 3rd Edition extensively covers a host of crucial topics on the subject of health education and promotion to various cultural and ethnic groups. The authors provide concrete strategies and practical advice for those seeking to maximize the health-related results they achieve from their education efforts.

The significant updates in this newest edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion include:

Updated and expanded demographic information on select groups based on the most up-to-date census data
The use of universal design for diverse populations
Examples of programs to increase health literacy among diverse groups

Including updated case scenarios and new, innovative health programs, the 3rd edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion represents an unprecedented leap forward for this already celebrated series. It's perfect for any health educator who deals with an ethnically or culturally diverse population.

Raffy R. Luquis, PhD, MS, MCHES, is associate professor and program coordinator of Health Education, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg.

Miguel A. Pérez, PhD, MCHES, is professor and chair of the Department of Public Health, California State University, Fresno, California.

Chapter 1: Implications of Changing US Demographics for Health Educators

Miguel A. Perez and Raffy R. Luquis

• Update the Healthy People information to the 2030 proposed goals/objective

• Update/expand demographical information on each selected groups based on the most up-to-date census data

• Revised description of racial & ethnic groups and add other groups as appropriate (i.e., Middle Eastern, refugee, other immigrants).