Health Promotion In Higher Education
In higher education, health promotion programs work to support students by creating healthy learning environments. Based on a public health/population health model, health promotion services often coordinate primary prevention and secondary prevention on campus. Health promotion in higher education is a functional area of Student Affairs. Sub-specialities include education on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual health, and nutrition.
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