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Morris, Ronald Vaughan – International Journal of Social Education, 2008
This article discusses a campaign called STIR: Stop Tobacco in Restaurants, that was started by fourth and fifth grade students. The goal was to end smoking in public places, including restaurants, bowling alleys, sports bars, and pool halls. For two years they motivated their peers, coordinated an information campaign to urge kids and adults to…
Descriptors: Smoking, Academically Gifted, Service Learning, Public Health
Russell, Todd T.; Craddock, Christopher S. – Online Submission, 2003
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic physical illness. The U.S.-Mexico border region has significantly higher rates of infectious and communicable diseases than other areas of the nation. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a comprehensive culturally relevant health risk prevention program on Hispanic youth and their…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, At Risk Persons, Prevention, Hispanic Americans