Question

Mention any three points on the importance of health education.

Answer 1

1. It also instils optimum behaviour in children that prevents or delays the onset of the leading causes of death.
2. It promotes the proper use of available health services.
3. It enhances the quality of life for all people.
4. It plays a role in reducing premature deaths.
5. Health education helps in the assessment of individual and community needs, in relation to health.
6. Helps to plan health education programs.
7. Helps to implement health education programs.
8. This subject helps in encouraging people to adopt and sustain health-promoting lifestyles and practices which will improve the health status of individuals, families, communities, states and ultimately the nation.