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This first publication of health promotion is from the 1974 Lalonde report from the Government of Canada, [10] which contained a health promotion strategy "aimed at informing, influencing and assisting both individuals and organizations so that they will accept more responsibility and be more active in matters affecting mental and physical health". [11]
Clinical health promotion emanates from the health care system where the patient is the active/activated part and hence the efforts also include elements of health promotion and rehabilitation.Emphasis is placed on keeping choice and accountability with the patient, as well as empathy, feedback and positive expectations for the patient.
The psychometric performance of the EQ-5D, SF-6D and the Diabetes Health Profile (DHP-18) in Type 2 diabetes. Value in Health, 2012; 15(7), A504. Mulhern B, Meadows K. The validation of the diabetes health profile (DHP-18) and the development of a brief measure of health related quality of life in diabetes (DHP-12). Value in Health, 2012; 15(4 ...
Workplace health promotion is the combined efforts of employers, employees, and society to improve the mental and physical health and well-being of people at work. [1] The term workplace health promotion denotes a comprehensive analysis and design of human and organizational work levels with the strategic aim of developing and improving health resources in an enterprise.
High BG in diabetic people is a risk factor for developing gum and tooth problems. Diabetic patients have greater chances of developing oral health problems such as tooth decay, saliva production dysfunction, fungal infections, and periodontal disease [46] Diabetic people tend to experience more severe periodontitis because diabetes lowers the ...
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Lifestyle medicine (LM) is a branch of medicine focused on preventive healthcare and self-care dealing with prevention, research, education, and treatment of disorders caused by lifestyle factors and preventable causes of death such as nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic stress, and self-destructive behaviors including the consumption of tobacco products and drug or alcohol abuse. [1]
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. [1] It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health , a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. [ 2 ]