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 provides people with 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 individuals working in the health field. An individual's well-being reflects whether or not that person has a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, health promotion becomes an issue for employers, retailers, sportspeople and politicians, among others, because issues such as safety and environmental factors will have an influence on an individual's well-being (Ottawa Charter, 1986 ). Everyone's goal should be collaborative and coordinated efforts to provide safer goods and services and a cleaner, more pleasant environment. The goal of all involved should be to provide a healthier environment that ensures better well-being for the population. Health promotion requires the identification of any barriers that may hinder the health promotion process and their removal. Promoting health also means educating the public about current health problems. There are various aspects of health promotion. Health promotion can be applied to any group or setting. Some of the most popular places and populations where we see health promotion addressed most often are the workplace, the community, among adolescents and older adults. However, I believe the most effective and important place to begin health promotion is within our school systems. Promote a healthy lifestyle, improve quality of life and prev...... middle of document ......r 1, 2001 from the ASAP Expanded Academic Index database. Manson, S.M., (1997). A small step for science, a big advantage for prevention. American Journal of Community Psychology, 25, 2, 215. Retrieved October 1, 2001, from the Expanded Academic Index ASAP database. 1Center for Disease Control, (2001). Healthy aging: Preventing disease and improving quality of life among 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