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The Salut Programme

All children and young people aged 0–18 should receive health-promoting interventions throughout their upbringing. The interventions begin with the expectant parents during pregnancy.

The Programme aims to support and strengthen initiated and ongoing health promotion interventions, and universal preventive interventions to improve health and lifestyle among expectant parents and children. The main focus areas are: to promote healthy eating habits, physical activity and good psychosocial health, and to prevent obesity and caries.

Here you can read more about research related to the Salut Initiative.

Collaboration

The initiative involves collaboration between antenatal care, child health care, dental services, open preschools and schools.

Examples of Interventions

• The parental support program International Child Development Programme (ICDP) during pregnancy and early parenthood.
• Health questionnaires in antenatal care for dialogue about health and lifestyle habits in early pregnancy.
• A 3-year questionnaire at children's health care for dialogue about the child's development, health and living conditions
• "Bodil the Crocodile's Toolbox," a tool to promote dental health in preschools and open preschools.
• Student health questionnaire in school health services for dialogue with students about their health, school situation and lifestyle.

If you have any questions, contact the Salut Programme at

salut@regionvasterbotten.se