Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: Principles & Strategies
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)
Health promotion is the process of empowering people to increase control over their own health and improve it.
Health promotion focuses on healthy people and involves educating every person.
- Health promotion empowers people to care for their health. Prevention is paramount, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- Health promotion emphasizes primary prevention.
- Example: A diabetic patient being taught how to administer insulin is an example of
Andalusia Tourism & Trade in Spain: An Economic Overview
Tourism and Environment in Andalusia, Spain
Andalusia’s Prominent Role in Spanish Tourism
Andalusia holds a significant position in Spanish tourism, both in terms of tourist numbers and its economic and social importance to the region.
Andalusia’s image was shaped by Romantic writers and travelers, becoming synonymous with Spain itself. Its appeal stems from factors that made Spain a tourist powerhouse: excellent weather, extensive and rich coastal beaches, diverse geography, and a wealth of historical
Read MoreKey Agricultural and Economic Terms Explained
Key Agricultural and Economic Terms
Asian Dragons – Southeast Asian countries in recent decades have witnessed great economic development, an economic miracle. This refers to the tremendous growth that Japan experienced as an economic power (10% annual growth during the ’53 and ’73).
CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) – The basis of agricultural policies in the EU, ensuring the supply of agricultural products, streamlining operations, and maintaining the living standards of farmers.
CFP (Common Fisheries
Read MoreCatalonia’s Population Dynamics: Growth, Structure, and Distribution
Catalonia’s Population Dynamics
The dynamic dune population tells us how it evolves over time.
The structure of the population indicates its composition, i.e., age, sex, and social and cultural aspects.
The Population Dynamics of Catalonia
In 2008, Catalonia had approximately 7,364,078 inhabitants. The population increase in the twentieth century occurred due to the growth of immigration.
The Growing Importance of Migration
The first significant immigration wave occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, reaching
Read MoreEuropean Union Structures, World Economics, and Geography Facts
EU Parliament and Institutions
The European Parliament comprises 785 Members of Parliament (MEPs). Key country representations include:
- Germany: 99
- France
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Poland: 54
- Spain: 78
Major political groups include the EPP (European People’s Party) with 277 seats and the European Socialists with 218 seats. There are 8 main political groups in the European Parliament.
Other EU Bodies
- European Commission: Executes laws, drafts the budget. Composed of 27 Commissioners.
- Court of Justice: Interprets
Medieval Iberian Kingdoms: History, Society, and Art
Kingdoms of Medieval Iberia
Kingdom of Castile
Alfonso X
Alfonso X, son of Fernando III, continued the Reconquista by conquering lands such as Cadiz. He also undertook reforestation efforts within the Kingdom of Castile.
Isabel I and Fernando II (Catholic Monarchs)
Isabel I of Castile married Fernando II of Aragon, forming the union known as the Catholic Monarchs. They established the Holy Brotherhood, a peacekeeping force. In the pivotal year of 1492, they expelled the Sephardic Jews from Castile, conquered
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