Abstract:Background: Health promotion is well known for its role in disease prevention and non-pharmacological treatment, and how it has helped improve disease prognosis. It is also one of the most important functions of a well-qualified primary care physician.Current Concepts: The four main areas of health promotion in primary care are smoking cessation, nutrition, physical activity, and weight control. There is strong evidence to suggest that quitting smoking can prevent a variety of tobacco-related cancers. A well-b… Show more
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