This learning module looks at improving the health of the population, and reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with non-communicable diseases. Health education and promotion to tackle harmful behaviours such as excessive alcohol intake, smoking and having a poor diet are explored, and it is argued that each patient contact should involve health promotion and discussion about effective lifestyle behaviour change interventions.

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