Korean J Prev Med.
1993 Dec;26(4):469-479.
Lifestyle
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Korea.
Abstract
- This article reviewed the historic and epidemiologic reasons for the emergence of health promotion with a special focus on lifestyle. Health effects of tobacco, alcohol, physical exercise, and nutrition were briefly presented by reviewing recent researches. Social environments supposed to limit the application of health promotion strategies are also mentioned.