Health promotion is the process of improving and protecting the health of the public, including individuals, populations, and communities. Health promotion and disease prevention can be achieved through planned activities and programs that are designed to improve population health outcomes. Health promotion and disease prevention programs can empower individuals to make healthier choices and reduce their risk of disease and disability. At the population level, they can contribute to the elimination of health disparities, improve quality of life, and improve the accessibility of healthcare and related services.
Rural residents can benefit from health promotion and disease prevention programs scaled for use in rural communities, which have unique planning and implementation considerations.
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