The concept of “education” and “health” is discussed in the presented article. The role of health education in the common medical praxis and the long-term health promotion are stressed. Authors define (a) health education aimed at the patients and diseases, (b) health education oriented at major risk factors, and (c) education to well being. Authors emphasize the essential need of health education and the necessity of its development in all forms.

        Key words: health education, education to well being, health promotion.