This paper briefly introduces Freire’s philosophy of education, as well as examples of how this philosophy can be used in health education. Concepts from Freire’s work are highlighted along with how they are applicable to educating adults about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, a health behavior that is less prevalent among poor and minority populations. Concepts highlighted in Freire’s writin...

Let us have a glimpse of what has happened during the last 75 years in the most important branches of human activity. Life expectancy has increased from less than 45 to almost 80 (Encyclopedia Encarta, 1998). Medics are routinely making transplants of heart and other organs, several diseases have been eradicated by methods of genetic engineering (eradication of malaria, which used to cause 3 mi...