The Evolving Concept of Health Promotion: Definitions, Outcomes and Classification of Interventions
The Evolving Concept of Health Promotion: Definitions, Outcomes and Classification of Interventions

Summary/Abstract: The concept of health promotion was evolving from 70ies of 20th century in response to calls for increasing the effectiveness of measures undertaken for the improvement of health of individuals and societies. Although, a classical definition of health promotion was formulated in Ottawa Charter in 1986, the perception of this domain may still vary depending on different authors and organizations. This paper brings some basis insights on approaches to systematising available definitions of health promotion as well as to classifying its interventions. Furthermore, the outcome model of health promotion is described in order to better reflect the relation between interventions undertaken under the umbrella of health promotion and possible short- and long- term results. Finally, the definitions of various levels of disease prevention are proposed and the discussion of similarities and differences between health promotion and disease prevention is included. The paper was developed with the intention of formulating theoretical basis for analysis of available evidence on effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention interventions addressed to elderly audience.

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