Question

Please explain

-How various non-health outcomes are obtained via health promotion programs and lifestyle behavior change interventions

-The importance and impact of non-health outcomes to overall health promotion program goals, including benefits to society

Answer 1

Health promotion is any activity undertaken for the purpose of achieving a higher level of health and well-being. It is a multi-factorial approach and mainly through mortality and health related quality of life can be used to measure the health outcomes. Effective health programs contribute to

a) improved health outcomes meaning healthy lifestyle

b) effective health services

c) healthier environment

d) reduction in morbidity, mortality and increased life expectancy and

e) improved quality of life.

Health promotion programs have a greater importance in the development of public health which are influenced by various physical, social and environmental factors. These programs gives immediate effects through individual health education, skills development and motivating them and also by changing their health actions and behavior.