Welcome to Health Education (HE1) & Public Health (HE5)
What is Health Education?
Health education is any combination of learning experiences designed to help individuals and communities improve their health, by increasing their knowledge or influencing their attitudes. -World Health Organization
Health education is one strategy for implementing health promotion and disease prevention programs. -Rural Health Information Hub
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. -American Public Health Association
Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations (public and private), communities and individuals. -Joav Merrick
