This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health education & planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Health education- 
Select and explain. 
A. Is health promotion, B. Is health distoion, C. Is delivered through public health agencies only, D. Does not help in prevention of cancer
A: Is health promotion
Answer: A: Is health promotion 
Explanation: WHO definition-&;&; the extension to all people of the benefits of medical psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health &;&;. Health education is not only delivered through public agencies, but also NGOs ref; PARK 23RD edition, page 43