Referenzwerk Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung

Disease prevention and health promotion as complementary forms of intervention. Many chronic diseases cannot be cured but can only be managed and their effects mitigated. Therefore, smart and sustainable strategies that prevent diseases and promote health are becoming increasingly important. This reference work elaborates on the complementary relationship between the two intervention forms of disease prevention and health promotion. An interdisciplinary team of experts explains the scientific foundations of both approaches and illustrates their implementation with concrete examples. Key focuses of the presentation include:

• Theoretical foundations and concepts, including digital approaches to prevention and health promotion
• Specifics of life course-related concepts
• Prevention of somatic disorders and diseases in the areas of cardiovascular health, cancer, respiratory issues, musculoskeletal system, obesity, diabetes, infections, dental and oral health, neurology
• Prevention of psychosomatic and mental illnesses in the areas of stress, suicidality, addiction, eating disorders, ADHD
• Approaches to prevention and health promotion in various target groups and settings: outpatient/inpatient, public health services, families, workplaces, communities, men and women, migrants
• Health policy implementation of strategies: prevention laws, financing approaches, combating health inequalities, global approaches, and climate change.