Comments on: define the difference between health promotion and health education? http://www.encausaporellos.com/health-education/define-the-difference-between-health-promotion-and-health-education Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:32:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Debbie E http://www.encausaporellos.com/health-education/define-the-difference-between-health-promotion-and-health-education/comment-page-1#comment-4617 Debbie E Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:11:59 +0000 http://www.encausaporellos.com/health-education/define-the-difference-between-health-promotion-and-health-education#comment-4617 Wow - fun question. For me the difference between promotion and education lies in the differences in the intent of the action. To promote health or healthy living you are trying to get people to 'buy' the idea of good health. It is a sales job of sorts. Sort of like advertising but less in your face but can be as manipulative. To educate someone about health or healthy living you are helping them acquire the tools to do it. It's not a sale job it is helping you find a way to achieve good health. I think I did it in 100 words - probably less. Hope this helps.<br><b>References : </b><br> Wow – fun question.

For me the difference between promotion and education lies in the differences in the intent of the action.

To promote health or healthy living you are trying to get people to ‘buy’ the idea of good health. It is a sales job of sorts. Sort of like advertising but less in your face but can be as manipulative.

To educate someone about health or healthy living you are helping them acquire the tools to do it. It’s not a sale job it is helping you find a way to achieve good health.

I think I did it in 100 words – probably less. Hope this helps.
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