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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Fields of Study > animal and human health > human health and safety > public health > health promotion
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > human health and safety > public health > health promotion
Preferred Term:

health promotion

Definition:
Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt-core
Broader Concept:
public health
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • health promoting
  • health campaigns
  • wellness programs
  • health-promoting
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9568
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