The article discusses the importance of integrating social ecological theory into community health promotion programs. It compares three perspectives on health promotion: behavioral change, environmental enhancement, and social ecological models. Behavioral change focuses on modifying individual health behaviors, while environmental enhancement emphasizes improving the physical and social environment to support health. The social ecological model, however, considers the complex interactions between individuals, their environments, and the broader social context. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates multiple levels of analysis, including personal, organizational, and community factors. The article also emphasizes the importance of considering the interdependencies between different settings and life domains, as well as the role of intermediaries in promoting health. It concludes with guidelines for designing and evaluating community health promotion programs based on social ecological principles, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and the importance of addressing both individual and environmental factors in health promotion.The article discusses the importance of integrating social ecological theory into community health promotion programs. It compares three perspectives on health promotion: behavioral change, environmental enhancement, and social ecological models. Behavioral change focuses on modifying individual health behaviors, while environmental enhancement emphasizes improving the physical and social environment to support health. The social ecological model, however, considers the complex interactions between individuals, their environments, and the broader social context. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates multiple levels of analysis, including personal, organizational, and community factors. The article also emphasizes the importance of considering the interdependencies between different settings and life domains, as well as the role of intermediaries in promoting health. It concludes with guidelines for designing and evaluating community health promotion programs based on social ecological principles, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and the importance of addressing both individual and environmental factors in health promotion.