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Download full textUtah Univ., Salt Lake City. Health Education Dept. – 1993
This report summarizes the major results of a youth risk behavior survey administered to 1,549 students (grades 9-12) in 14 New Mexico schools identified as predominantly "Native American." The purpose of this report is to stimulate useful discussions into ways to increase informed support for effective, school-based comprehensive health…
Descriptors: American Indians, Drinking, Drug Use, Eating Habits
Southwest Cardiovascular Curriculum Project: Study Findings for American Indian Elementary Students.
Peer reviewedDavis, Sally M.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1995
This article describes the Southwestern Cardiovascular Curriculum, a school-based, culturally relevant curriculum designed to prevent tobacco use and promote a good diet. Comparisons of American Indian students in participating and nonparticipating schools indicated that participants had significant increases in knowledge, better diets, increased…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Cultural Relevance
