Definitions for "Health education"
Information, education and training of the population for improving health knowledge and practices; public health and awareness campaigns.
a method of education which provides information to persuade people to change their life style and so improve their health.
A program of activities to promote health and provide information and training about hazardous substances in the environment. The purpose of health education is to reduce exposure, illness, or disease. Health education activities may be site-specific or national in focus. Information on diagnosis and treatment is made available for health care providers, and community activities are conducted to enable community members to prevent or mitigate health effects from exposure to hazardous substances.
a planned process aimed at helping individuals and communities achieve and maintain a level of health which is appropriate for them.
Programs designed with a community to help it know about health risks and how to reduce those risks.