Definition of Health Promotion
“Health Promotion is the art and science of helping people discover the synergies between their core passions and optimal health, and become motivated to strive for optimal health. Optimal health is a dynamic balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual health. Lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of learning experiences that enhance awareness, increase motivation, and build skills and most importantly, through creating supportive environments that provide opportunities for positive health practices.”(O’Donnell, American Journal of Health Promotion, 2009,23,5,i)
| Physical | Fitness. Nutrition. Medical self-care. Control of substance abuse. |
| Emotional | Care for emotional crisis. Stress Management |
| Social | Communities. Families. Friends |
| Intellectual | Educational. Achievement. Career development |
| Spiritual | Love. Hope. Charity |
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