Health Promotions and Lifestyle Modification

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The course provides an overview of the history of health promotion and disease prevention. The focus will be on the US Health Indicators described in Healthy People 2010. Healthy People in Healthy Communities will be discussed, and Healthy People 2020 will be framework settings, strategies, and model programs for promoting health. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with resources regarding the leading issues facing health educators, including physical activity, overweight and obesity, responsible sexual behavior, mental health, tobacco use, substance abuse, injury and violence, access to healthcare, immunization, and environment quality.