What is included in health communication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Health promotion
2. Disease prevention
3. Any health message
4. Healthcare policy
5. The business of health care
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Health communication includes health promotion, disease/injury prevention, healthcare policy, and the business of health care. This definition does not include "any health messages."
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