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What did the National Conference on Preventive Medicine define health education as in 1975?
What did the National Conference on Preventive Medicine define health education as in 1975?
- A process that informs, motivates, and helps people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles (correct)
- A process that advocates for social and emotional health
- A process that provides professional training and research
- A process that focuses on physical health and environmental changes
According to the Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology of 2001, what is health education based on?
According to the Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology of 2001, what is health education based on?
- Community traditions and customs
- Individual's opinions and beliefs
- Random learning experiences without any theoretical basis
- Planned learning experiences based on sound theories (correct)
What areas does health education encompass?
What areas does health education encompass?
- Physical health, mental health, and reproductive health
- Environmental health, physical health, social health, emotional health, intellectual health, and spiritual health (correct)
- Physical health, emotional health, and environmental health
- Social health, intellectual health, and spiritual health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the definition of Health Education?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the definition of Health Education?
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What does health education aim to provide individuals, groups, and communities with?
What does health education aim to provide individuals, groups, and communities with?
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Definition of Health Education
- In 1975, the National Conference on Preventive Medicine defined health education as the process of influencing individual and community behavior to improve health and well-being.
Basis of Health Education
- According to the Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology of 2001, health education is based on the ecological model, which considers the interplay between people and their environment.
Scope of Health Education
- Health education encompasses various areas, including education, communication, and related organizational, political, and economic factors.
World Health Organization's Definition
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health education is the provision of information, instruction, and training, which enables individuals, groups, and communities to improve their health and well-being.
Aim of Health Education
- Health education aims to provide individuals, groups, and communities with the necessary skills, attitudes, and practices to maintain and improve their health and well-being.
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