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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. human health and safety
  4. public health
  5. health promotion
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. human health and safety
  4. public health
  5. health promotion

Preferred term

health promotion

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • health campaigns
  • health promoting
  • health-promoting
  • wellness programs

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9568

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