Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ551364
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Bridging Student Health Risks and Academic Achievement through Comprehensive School Health Programs.
Symons, Cynthia Wolford; Cinelli, Bethann; James, Tammy C.; Groff, Patti
Journal of School Health, v67 n6 p220-27 Aug 1997
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)
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
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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