[Sud Entre Sambre et Meuse intersectoral platform: a local health promotion application in Belgium].
<ce:para>The various constituents of the &#8220;Sud Entre Sambre et Meuse intersectoral platform&#8221; have now been clearly defined. The health promotion legislation and the establishment of decentralized support are the cornerstones of this programme. The choice of a global conceptual model, integrating the health promotion approach into its territorial and intersectoral dimensions, as well as a detailed knowledge of the territory of action constitute the framework of this programme.</ce:para><ce:para>This structure has allowed the development of health promotion strategies: modification of professionals&#8217; and politicians&#8217; behaviour, emergence of new services for the population, increasing implication of politicians, professionals, inhabitants, and implementation of actions designed to improve the environment (mobility, housing).</ce:para><ce:para>In line with the definition of health promotion, this local dynamic is a permanently evolving process according to fluctuations of partnerships, modifications of the local context and the effects of&#160;the actions undertaken. However, its objective always remains improvement of the quality of life of all citizens and the development of their capacity to be actors in this improvement.</ce:para>.
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D001530:Belgium; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans