[Participation in the 1992 World Diabetes Day in the Ammerland district--a contribution to health promotion].

Departments of Health can function as important initiators of health promotion on community level. This includes the support of efforts for cooperation ("corporate identity"). A one-day-project for the World Diabetes Day (June 27, 1992) in the Ammerland county (Lower Saxony) gives an insight on possible activities, results and conclusions.