"Health Promotion" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care.
| Descriptor ID |
D006293
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I02.233.332.445 N02.421.726.407.579
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| Concept/Terms |
Health Promotion- Health Promotion
- Promotion, Health
- Promotions, Health
- Promotion of Health
- Health Promotions
Promotional Items- Promotional Items
- Item, Promotional
- Items, Promotional
- Promotional Item
Wellness Programs- Wellness Programs
- Program, Wellness
- Programs, Wellness
- Wellness Program
Health Campaigns- Health Campaigns
- Campaign, Health
- Campaigns, Health
- Health Campaign
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Health Promotion" by people in this website by year, and whether "Health Promotion" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2006 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 2012 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 2014 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2015 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 2016 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 2017 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 2018 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 2019 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Health Promotion" by people in Profiles.
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Lee DN, Villanti AC, Stevens EM. Tailoring e-Cigarette Health Messages by Vaping Status: How Source and Message Presentation Type Shape Young Adults' Perceptions. Nicotine Tob Res. 2026 Jun 23; 28(7):1163-1170.
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Yun YH, Sim JA, Lee W, Rhee J, Yang S. The potential usefulness of health asset valuation to promote health among Korean employees. Sci Rep. 2026 06 08; 16(1).
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West SM, Meyer MRU, Patterson C, Ruffin MT, Calo W, Pagoto S, Conroy D, Doerksen S, Sciamanna CN, Gordon B, Garrow G, Werts-Pelter SJ, Schmitz KH. Increasing physical activity in rural Pennsylvanians: The PA moves trial study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2026 Jul; 166:108348.
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Hayman LL, Braun LT, Muchira JM. A life course approach to cardiovascular disease prevention. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Apr 03; 25(1):10-17.
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Ward M, Macia KS, Shaffer P, Hyde J, Smelson D, Blonigen DM. Personal Health Goals in Homeless-Experienced Veterans: Rates, Patterns, and Associations With Health-Related Needs. Med Care. 2026 04 01; 64(4):230-238.
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Parker MG, Stellwagen L, Miller ER, Noble L, Corkins MR, Hudak ML. Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant: Clinical Report. Pediatrics. 2026 Feb 01; 157(2).
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O'Loughlin EK, Marashi M, Wellman RJ, Pelekanakis A, Dor? I, O'Loughlin JL. Physical activity promotion in Quebec primary schools: equity, intervention practices, and areas for improvement. Health Promot Int. 2026 Jan 07; 41(1).
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Goulding M, Ryan GW, Frisard C, Crawford S, Druker S, Olendzki B, Bram J, Trivedi M, Pbert L. Parent and Child Perceived Barriers to Health Behavior Change in a Family-Centered Obesity Intervention. Am J Health Promot. 2026 Jul; 40(6):730-734.
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Lemon SC, Goins KV, Leider J, Abildso CG, Fenton M, Perry CK, Slater SJ, Chriqui JF. Built Environment Implementation Strategies to Promote Physical Activity: Expert Consensus for Local Implementation of Physical Activity Policy, Systems, and Environment (ECLIPPSE). J Public Health Manag Pract. 2025 Nov-Dec 01; 31(6):962-976.
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Lin SY, Koch JR, Barnes AJ, Hayes RB, Xue H. Assessing the effects of social media based anti-tobacco campaigns on tobacco use among youth in Virginia: an agent-based simulation approach. Eur J Public Health. 2025 Oct 01; 35(5):924-929.