Division 3.3 Topics addressed under the second objective ‘Promote health’

Activities under this section are designed to promote health and prevent major diseases in line with the overall priority to reduce health inequalities across the EU by addressing key health determinants — such as nutrition and physical activity, alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption — as well as broader social determinants and healthy environments. This should take into account the gender dimension.

In 2010, actions under this objective aim to contribute to reducing health inequalities within and between EU Member States and regions; promoting the Health in All Policies approach as well as assessing and promoting sustainable health investment at national and regional level, therefore supporting the strategic themes outlined in the EU Health Strategy. Cooperation activities between the EU regions and local authorities envisaging health promoting partnerships are strongly encouraged.