Health education is a social science that draws from the biological, environmental, psychological, social, physical and medical sciences to promote health and prevent disease, disability and premature death. Health education positively influences the health behavior of individuals as well as the living and working conditions that influence their health. Health education requires intensive specialized study. Members of the profession may belong to a health education professional organization and are committed to a professional code of ethics.
Health education can include health promotion, wellness, health consumerism, and patient education.
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