Health, by definition, is complete physical, mental and social well-being (Burch, 2001). In the past, health was defined as the absence of disease. Health promotion gives people the ability and resources to improve and control their overall health. Being able to adapt and adapt to various social and physical environments in daily activities is a characteristic of a healthy individual. Health promotion is not just the responsibility of those working in health care. An individual's well-being depends on whether or not they have a healthy lifestyle. Health promotion therefore becomes an issue for employers, retailers, athletes and policy makers, among others, as issues such as safety and environmental factors will influence an individual's well-being ( Ottawa Charter, 1986). Collaborative and coordinated efforts to provide safer goods and services and a cleaner, more pleasant environment should be everyone's goal. The goal of all stakeholders should be to provide a healthier environment that will bring better well-being to the population. Health promotion requires the detection of all obstacles that could hinder the health promotion process and their removal. Promoting health also means raising public awareness of current health issues. Health promotion has various aspects. Health promotion can be applied to any group or environment. Some of the most popular locations and populations where health promotion is more often addressed are the workplace, community, adolescents, and older adults. However, I believe that the school system is the most effective and important place to begin health promotion. Promote a healthy lifestyle, improve quality of life and prevent...... middle of article ......r 1, 2001 from the Expanded Academic Index ASAP database. Manson, S.M., (1997). One small step for science, one giant leap for prevention. American Journal of Community Psychology, 25, 2, 215. Retrieved October 1, 2001 from the Expanded Academic Index database ASAP.1Center for Disease Control, (2001). Healthy Aging: Preventing Disease and Improving the Quality of Life of Older Americans. Retrieved October 1, 2001, from http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag-aging.htm2Center for Disease Control (2001). School health programs: an investment in our nation's future. Retrieved October 1, 2001 from http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/ataglanc.htmHealthy People, (2001). http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986). First International Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved October 1, 2001 from http://www.who.dk/policy/ottawa.htm