This third edition provides a thorough and comprehensive coverage of health and well-being concepts and theory, while also providing the tools and strategies to empower students to make responsible decisions about their personal health and the health of their community and world. Changes in this edition reflect results of extensive market research in the personal health market. These include new coverage of health behaviours and violence and renewed emphasis on managing behaviour to affect healthy lifestyles. This book is intended for students on courses in personal health.