Module 1
  Definitions and Concepts
  --- Learning Outcomes
  --- Reflective Exercise
  --- Content Discussion
  --- Reflective Exercise
  --- Readings and Resources

Content Discussion

Using Multiple, Complementary Strategies

Introduction

Health promoters use multiple strategies focused on individuals, families, groups, communities and entire populations (e.g., a region, province or nation).

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion encourages the use of multiple strategies by identifying five action areas for health promotion practice:

building healthy public policy
creating supportive environments
strengthening community action
developing personal skills
re-orienting health services

These action areas are critical in shaping the boundaries of health promotion practice over time.

For more information about health promotion strategies and the ways in which they shape health promotion practice, please refer to Module 5 in Part B, Health Promotion in Action.

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