The imperative for health promotion in universal health coverage.

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Gloria Coe, Joy de Beyer

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Gloria Coe: U.S. Agency for International Development , Washington, DC , USA.
Joy de Beyer: World Bank Institute , Washington, DC , USA.

PMID: 25276559 DOI: 10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00164

Health promotion and disease prevention have huge impact on health, yet given low priority, risk being overlooked in universal health coverage efforts. To effectively prioritize promotion and prevention, strong cadres of personnel are needed with expertise in legislation and health policy, social and behavior change communication, prevention and community health, health journalism, environmental health, and multisectoral health promotion.

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Developing Countries

Health Policy

Health Promotion

Humans

Internationality

Primary Prevention

Universal Health Insurance

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