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advantage, there is already an endless list. The x-ray machine, for example,

which has been used for decades now, still serves its purpose in assessing the
most common organs but not limited to the lungs and respiratory system.
People suspected of pneumonia and tuberculosis are the most commonly
advised to undergo a chest film for doctors to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
This is the test that makes the judgment final because an expert called
radiologist is able to visualize the structure of the body. From there, the result
is adopted by a physician who then evaluates the patient and describes the
medication needed. People acquire the knowledge, skills and information to

make healthy choices, for example about the food they eat and healthcare
services that they need. They need to have opportunities to make those
choices. And they need to be assured of an environment in which people can
demand further policy actions to further improve their health.

Though health promotion is all about good intention, there are still challenges
one could face. Examples of these challenges are bad communication, people
need to acquire the knowledge, skills and information to make healthy choices,

and at times the information is not always well communicated which can make
the clients overwhelmed or even confused. Another could be clients losing
motivation, It’s important for program planners to understand that one

component of success is
recruiting and retaining
participants. If they lose
motivation they will no

longer invest in the
program and the aim or
mission for health

promotion will fail.
Conduct education and
outreach to identify

community awareness
of health concerns, determine community members’ expectations, and to
motivate individuals to achieve better health outcomes. Cultural and social

issues may add on the list of challenges one can face, Unique cultural and
social norms can affect the program's likelihood of success. Many rural

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