Bridging Student Health Risks and Academic Achievement through Comprehensive School Health Programs.
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| Title: | Bridging Student Health Risks and Academic Achievement through Comprehensive School Health Programs. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Symons, Cynthia Wolford, Cinelli, Bethann, James, Tammy C., Groff, Patti |
| Source: | Journal of School Health. Aug 1997 67(6):220-227. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Academic Achievement, Alcohol Abuse, Comprehensive School Health Education, Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Behavior, Injuries, Nutrition, Physical Activity Level, Politics of Education, Sexuality, Smoking, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Tobacco |
| ISSN: | 0022-4391 |
| Abstract: | Research confirms a direct link between student health risk behavior and education outcomes, education behaviors, and student attitudes. This article discusses barriers to comprehensive school health programming; summarizes relevant information concerning several health-risk behaviors (intentional injuries, diet, physical activity, sexual-risk behaviors, and substance abuse); and presents research and advocacy recommendations. (SM) |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ551364 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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