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Know the definition of health promotion ➔ Definitions vary ➔ O’Donnell Definition: “the science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health” ... ➔ Kreuter & Devore Definition: “the process of advocating health in order to enhance the probability that personal (individual, family, community), private (professional & business), and public (federal, state, local govt.) support of positive health practices will become a societal norm” Know the WHO definition of health and what WHO is ➔ Defined as “the state of complete, physical, mental, and social well-being; not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” ➔ WHO is an agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health Know differences of wellness education vs. health promotion ➔ Closely related, overlap to some extent ➔ Wellness education: teaches people how to care for themselves in a healthy way; includes topics such as ◆ Physical awareness ◆ Stress management ◆ Self-responsibility ➔ Health promotion: promotes activities like routine exercise, good nutrition to help patients maintain/enhance their present levels of health [Show More]

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