Health Promotion

Health promotion is the process of implementing a range of social and environmental interventions that enable people and communities to increase control over and to improve their health. We offer expertise and resources on health promotion including promoting healthy behaviours, creating supportive environments and encouraging healthy public policies.

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Alcohol

Developing, planning and implementing alcohol-related interventions: policy, screening, labelling and advertising.

Child and Youth Health

Documents and resources related to growth and development during childhood including nutrition, immunization and injury prevention.

Healthy Eating

Information and resources related to healthy eating, healthy food environments and nutrition policies.

Injuries

Documents and resources on injuries, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children and youth.

Maternal and Infant Health

Documents and resources related to the health of mothers and children during pregnancy and the first years of life.

Mental Health

Tools, resources and information for population-based mental health promotion.

Oral Health

Documents and resources related to community dental and oral health programs.

Physical Activity

Resources and research to support physical activity for preventing chronic disease.

Substance Use

Tools, resources and information on planning substance use programs, research and policies.

Tobacco and E-Cigarettes

Information, resources and links related to reducing tobacco use and related illnesses.