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Course description

This course aims to introduce students to the principles and practice of health promotion. It provides students with a theoretical framework for health promotion within the 'new' public health, an understanding of a range of approaches for determining health priorities, and with practical experience in planning, piloting and evaluating health promotion strategies in communities. The role of community development and participation in planning, development and implementation of programs is emphasised.