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9990 · 3.5.2

Health promotion in schools and worksites

**Schools and worksites** (3.5.2) — evaluate **programme + setting** together. Settings approach recognises that environment shapes behaviour as much as individual knowledge.

Need to know

What you need to know

  • Settings provide efficient access to large, stable populations for health interventions.
  • The approach aims to create 'supportive environments' that make healthy choices easier.
  • It utilises existing infrastructure, social networks, and communication channels.
  • Focuses on modifying both the physical and social environment to influence health norms.

Explanation

Health promotion in schools and worksites

  1. Settings provide efficient access to large, stable populations for health interventions.
  2. The approach aims to create 'supportive environments' that make healthy choices easier.
  3. It utilises existing infrastructure, social networks, and communication channels.
  4. Focuses on modifying both the physical and social environment to influence health norms.