Health promotion: how can it improve care?
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Health promotion: how can it improve care?

Mhari Henderson Lecturer in learning disability nursing, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh
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Health promotion can be used with people who have learning disabilities to reduce health inequalities

Health promotion as a term was first coined by the medical historian Henry E Sigerist in 1945. He stated that good living conditions, physical activity, education, rest and recreation were key to promoting good health (Terris 1992).

Learning Disability Practice. 26, 5, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/ldp.26.5.14.s6

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05 October 2023 / Vol 26 issue 5

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