5 Questions
What is the definition of health promotion according to the 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?
The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health
What does health promotion involve addressing according to the text?
Health determinants such as income, housing, food security
What term is used to refer to actions that incorporate health into all public policies?
Health in All Policies (HiAP)
What can health promotion be aligned with?
Health equity and can be a focus of non-governmental organizations dedicated to social justice or human rights
Where can health literacy be developed according to the text?
In schools
Study Notes
Definition of Health Promotion
- Health promotion is defined as "the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health" according to the 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion.
Aspects of Health Promotion
- Health promotion involves addressing the prerequisites for health, including peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable ecosystem, and sustainable resources.
Health in All Policies
- The term "Health in All Policies" refers to actions that incorporate health into all public policies.
Aligning Health Promotion
- Health promotion can be aligned with sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Health Literacy
- Health literacy can be developed in settings such as homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
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