"A health promotion approach views health as a resource for everyday life, with fundamental requirements. These requirements include peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable eco-system, sustainable resources, social justice and equity."
From the WHO Ottawa Charter for Health.
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  • American Journal of Health Promotion
    A peer-reviewed publication covering several disciplines. Features a database of research projects, subscription details, and an index of the current issue.
  • Australian Health Promotion Association
    Professional association for those involved in the practice, research and study of health promotion. Features details of branches, a newsletter and online journal.
  • Centre for Health Promotion
    A partnership between the Department of Public Health Sciences and the University of Toronto in Canada. Provides details of projects, resources, events, and educational programmes.
  • Health Promotion Advocates
    Non profit organization created to integrate health promotion concepts into national US policy and all aspects of society. Includes project information, and details of collaborating organizations.
  • Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland
    Describes their work in co-ordinating government and community initiatives, and includes an list of publications of interest to individuals and organisations.
  • Health Promotion Research, Institute of
    Offers doctoral degree programs, with research specializations including epidemiology, techniques of health education, and economics of health promotion.
  • International Network of Health Promotion Foundations
    Provides information, advice, and technical support to member organizations. Features membership details and action plans.
  • International Union for Health Promotion and Education
    An independent network working in partnership with major organizations. Features list of regional offices as well as details of publications and current projects.
  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    Develops and co-ordinates national strategies, and presents details of projects and activities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • VicHealth
    Co-ordinating efforts to improve population health in Victoria, Australia. Includes publications, policies, and details of programs for promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing.
  • Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research
    Undertaking community-based intervention research in the areas of injury control, drug use and mental health. Includes project reports, and details of current research activities.
  • The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
    Founded in 1876 with the aim of promoting the continuous improvement in human health through education, communication, and the encouragement of scientific research.

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  • National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    URL : www.cdc.gov/nccdphp
    CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is at the forefront of the nation's efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases. The ...[2008/12/04]
  • CDC - Healthy Living
    URL : www.cdc.gov/healthyliving
    ... Disease Control and Prevention - Your Online Source for Credible Health Information ... National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion ...[2008/11/02]
  • State of Oregon: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
    URL : www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/hpcdp
    State of Oregon: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program ... supported by funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...[2008/11/10]
  • WHO | Promoting health
    URL : www.who.int/healthpromotion/en
    ... according to the new strategy of disease prevention and promotion of health. More information ... Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion (CHP) ...[2008/12/04]
  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) Home Page
    URL : odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov
    ... Disease Prevention and Health Promotion works to strengthen the disease ... 2010 presents a comprehensive set of disease prevention and health promotion ...[2008/11/23]
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    URL : www.pinellashealth.com/ChronicDiseasesPrevention.asp
    ... disease prevention and control, health promotion and school health education; ... Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 205 Martin Luther King ...[2008/11/28]
  • UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
    URL : www.hpdp.unc.edu
    ... by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement number 1 ... Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, received the Tom ...[2008/11/25]
  • Nebraska DHHS: Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
    URL : www.dhhs.ne.gov/hew/dphp/index.htm
    This page provides information about chronic disease prevention and control programs administered by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.[2008/10/31]
  • Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
    URL : mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Depart...
    ... Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention seeks to influence ... Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Control. Healthy Aging and Disability Unit ...[2008/11/23]
  • NCD Prevention and Health Promotion
    URL : www.who.int/hpr/index.htm
    Location: WHO > NCD Prevention and Health Promotion ... and Mental Health. The world health report: Reducing risks, promoting healthy life. The World Health ...[2006/07/10]
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