Health prevention and promotion

Health prevention and promotion

The Direction de santé publique takes various steps to promote health and prompt people to take control of and improve their own health. To achieve this, the Direction de santé publique encourages and supports community action as well as the creation of environments that promote health and well-being.

The Direction de santé publique also puts in place methods to prevent the emergence of illnesses and psychosocial problems that have an impact on people’s well-being.