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To understand the wide range of activities and philosophies that make up health promotion and consider the ethical implications of these activities.
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Kemm, J., Close, A. (1995). Some basic principles. In: Health promotion. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12971-3_2
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