Health Promotion

The video discusses health promotion, emphasizing both external determinants and individual behaviors. It introduces the Ottawa Charter's five action areas: personal skills, community action, supportive environments, public policy, and health services. An alternative framework is proposed, focusing on freedoms, opportunities, and behavior change, highlighting the importance of environmental enablers and informed decision-making.

What are the two levels at which health promotion should be considered?

How do external determinants of health affect people's ability to make healthy choices?

Describe the five areas of action proposed by the Ottawa Charter for health promotion.

What is the significance of freedoms and opportunities in the context of health promotion?

Explain the role of behavioral economics in promoting healthy choices.