Directory of Health Promotion Resources

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"A health promotion approach views health as a resource for everyday life, with fundamental requirements. These requirements include peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable eco-system, sustainable resources, social justice and equity."
From the WHO Ottawa Charter for Health.

Resources in This Category

• American Journal of Health Promotion

  http://www.healthpromotionjournal.com/
  A peer-reviewed publication covering several disciplines. Features a database of research projects, subscription details, and an index of the current issue.

• Australian Health Promotion Association

  http://www.healthpromotion.org.au/
  Professional association for those involved in the practice, research and study of health promotion. Features details of branches, a newsletter and online journal.

• Canyon Ranch Institute

  http://www.canyonranchinstitute.org/
  Catalyzes the possibility of optimal health for all people by helping to educate, inspire and empower every person to prevent disease and embrace a life of wellness.

• Health Promotion Advocates

  http://www.healthpromotionadvocates.org/
  Non profit organization created to integrate health promotion concepts into national US policy and all aspects of society. Includes project information, and details of collaborating organizations.

• International Union for Health Promotion and Education

  http://www.iuhpe.org/
  An independent network working in partnership with major organizations. Features list of regional offices as well as details of publications and current projects.

• Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland

  http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
  Describes their work in co-ordinating government and community initiatives, and includes a list of publications of interest to individuals and organisations.

• VicHealth

  http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/
  Co-ordinating efforts to improve population health in Victoria, Australia. Includes publications, policies, and details of programs for promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing.

• Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research

  http://wachpr.curtin.edu.au/
  Undertaking community-based intervention research in the areas of injury control, drug use and mental health. Includes project reports, and details of current research activities.

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