The concepts of health education and promotion-individual and organizational changes

Abstract

The distinguishing characteristics of the definitions of health promotion and health education are here examined. Two different planning frameworks, the PRECEDE-PROCEDE and the HELPSAM models are introduced. Solutions can be directed in two major directions are discussed: individual changes and organizational changes. It is therefore, important for specialists to have an indepth knowledge of the areas of viable intervention and to understand their functions and role in public health practice.