Health Policy and Management  2016;26(1):79-91

doi:10.4332/KJHPA.2016.26.1.79

Health in All Policies: The Evolution of Health Promotion and Intersectoral Cooperation.

Won Gi JHANG 1

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Keywords

Health in All Policies; Health promotion; Governance for health; Intersectoral cooperation

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

'Health in All Policies' is a new strategy for governance for health in 21st century. The evolution of health promotion has affected the creation of the strategy through the efforts to tackle health inequalities by addressing social determinants of health. More concern about health inequalities, involving wider policy areas, and higher level of institutionalization distinguish the strategy from the old intersectoral collaboration such as intersectoral action for health and healthy public policy. Making intersectoral collaboration the mainstream of policy making is important to address integrated policy agendas such as 'Health in All Policies' and 'Sustainable Development Goals.' Political leadership and interpersonal skills are also required to strengthen the capacity of public health sector for implementing 'Health in All Policies' in local, national, and international circumstances.