What is the term for activities directed toward maintaining or enhancing well-being against illness?
a. Health promotion
b. Health treatment
c. Health evaluation
d. Health assessment
A
Health promotion activities are directed toward maintaining or enhancing well-being as a protec-tion against illness.
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