Health Promotion: Understanding Key Elements and Activities

This report provides a comprehensive overview of health promotion, starting with its definition as the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. It outlines the three key elements of health promotion as identified by the WHO: effective governance for health, health literacy, and healthy cities. The report details how policymakers from various government sectors are crucial for making health a fundamental policy, emphasizing the importance of considering health consequences in every decision. It also underscores the significance of providing people with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices and ensuring an environment where they can influence policy. Furthermore, the report discusses the role of cities in promoting good health through governance and preventive measures. Finally, it describes the types of activities used in health promotion, including communication, education, and policy, systems, and environment changes to facilitate and promote healthy choices. The report references various sources, including the WHO and other relevant publications.