Ottawa Charter

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, developed in 1986, is a global framework that highlights ways to improve health and well-being through comprehensive community efforts. It emphasizes that health isn't just about healthcare services but also involves addressing social, economic, and environmental factors. Key strategies include creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, reorienting health services, and building healthy public policies. Essentially, it encourages collaborative efforts across sectors to enable people to lead healthier lives and reduce health inequalities.