Involvement and participation of elderly people in health promotion activities Sirje Kree Tartu City Government Estonia Jurmala,

Health Profile EstEU- 27 LatMaltaBulRumFra >65 years (%)1717, ,415,517, ,8 Average life expectancy 70,676, ,679,270,369, ,3 Deaths (from injuries stand. per ) 56, , ,916,521,537, ,7 2009

Age >65 years (%) +

Health Profile 2011 EstoniaBest EstWorst Est >65 years (%)17,215,220,5 Average life expectancy75,876,972,8 Restrictions due to health problem (%) 30,22457 Good health (self assessment, %) 5530,562,7 Early deaths (< 65 yrs per ) ,4601,1 Deaths (from injuries per ) 85,862,6117,7

Better life for longer Safe and healthy childhood Healthy environment Healhty lifestyle Supportive society Stronger health care

LG and national health strategies: -National Health Plan National strategy for the prevention of Cardiovascular diseases National HIV and AIDS strategy National strategy for the prevention of drug abuse 2012

Health behaviour is directly affected by a person’s... attitudes, beliefs, values, awareness, skills and motivation.

For the success is needed... Information/knowledge Agreement Environment and choices Participation and partnership....