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NR442_Week 3 NotesHealth Promotion is…  Any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities... conducive to health.  That which is motivated by the desire to increase well-being and to reach the best possible health potential.  Those behaviors in which one engages with the specific intent to prevent disease, detect disease in the early stages, or maximize health within the constraints of disease.  An important step in maintaining health. Defining Health  The way health is defined has shifted from a focus on the curative model, to a focus on multidimensional aspects such as the social, cultural, and environmental facets of life and health.  Health is viewed not only as an important goal, but as a resource for living. Healthy People 2020…  Is the health promotion initiative for the nation?  Challenges individuals, communities, and professionals…to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.  Broad goals o Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. o Achieve high equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. o Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. o Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages. Determinants of Health  Biology  Behaviors  Social environment  Physical environment  Policies and interventions  Access to high-quality health care [Show More]

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