A. Antonovsky is the creator of salutogenesis. The theory was built on the ground of many, different sciences connected with health. The article presents salutogenic assumptions including the main factors that determine health and disease i.e. stressors, generalised resistance resources and sense of coherence. Interactions between individuals, environment and culture were presented. Complexity of individual and population health and quality of life was stressed. Salutogenesis and health promotion links were indicated.