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Although the concepts of health promotion have largely developed over the past few decades, their roots can be traced back to ancient Greek civilization. The ancient Greeks were the first to view health and disease as governed by natural rather than supernatural factors. They recognized the importance of balance between internal bodily fluids and external environments, considered physical and social health determinants, and emphasized individual and community empowerment through democratic institutions. The

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Hanaa Bakry

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