Health literacy emerged in 1970s as modern society's complex health demands. Concept involves knowledge and competences for meeting health demands. No consensus exists on definition or conceptual dimensions
Health promotion enables people to control and improve their health. WHO defines it as improving health through social and environmental interventions. Health promotion goes beyond individual behavior change. It addresses health determinants like income, housing, and employment
Chronic conditions persist for more than three months. 63% of worldwide deaths are from chronic conditions. 40% of US adults have at least two chronic conditions. Chronic diseases cause 38 million deaths annually
Occupational therapy promotes health through meaningful activities. Therapists help clients develop, recover, or maintain daily living skills. Occupation is essential for health and well-being. Therapy draws from multiple disciplines including medicine and psychology
Public health nursing promotes and protects population health using nursing and public health sciences. Community health nursing combines nursing and public health practice for population health. Public health nursing programs are offered globally at various levels
Oral health affects general health and quality of life through oral functions. Traditional clinical indicators don't capture functional and psychosocial aspects. OHRQoL measures assess oral conditions' impact on behavior and social functioning