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This Chapter 1 Summary from Edelman’s Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span (9th Edition) provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts defining health, wellness, illness, and disease. It explains the objectives of health promotion and prevention, including primary, secondary, and tertiary strategies, along with the role of nurses in supporting individual and population health. Designed for quick review and exam preparation, this summary aligns with core course content in health promotion and public health nursing.

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Edelman: Health Promotion
Throughout the Life Span –
9th Edition
Chapter 1 Summary:
Health Defined, Promotion &
Prevention Objectives




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