Caught in Corfu at the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Durrell, his wife and infant daughter, Penelope Berengaria, escaped to Crete. Then he went on to Egypt, serving in Cairo and Alexandria as a British press officer throughout the war.
dvocacy is taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief.This skill enables you to positively influence the health of those around you. In this responsible role, you can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy.
Health promotion represents a comprehensive social and political process, it not only embraces actions directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of individuals, but also action directed towards changing social, environmental and economic conditions so as to alleviate their impact on public and individual health. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over the determinants of health and thereby improve their health. Participation is essential to sustain health promotion action. The Ottawa Charter identifies three basic strategies for health promotion.