Abstract

This article argues that multi-level and contextual approach, including evidence-informed approach with needs assessment, is needed for sustainable lifestyle change. Examples are given of older and newer whole of community approaches with health in all policies approach as well as on targeting those at increased risk of diabetes type 2. At their best, these approaches empower local people and creates ustainable community structures and policies for healthy life. The commentary further argues that this kind of needs-based and tailored interventions can be transferred across contexts and cultures. To enable this, we need to pay attention to the intervention context as well intervention process characteristics instead of focusing on the contents of the intervention.