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AIDS and school education

Article Abstract:

Sex education programs in public schools does not lead to promiscuous behavior or an increase in sexual activity, contrary to some uneducated beliefs. These programs keep youth informed about the wise choices that are to be made before engaging in sexual activity and the consequences of not taking proper precautions.

Author: Baldo, Mariella
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1998
Sex, Health aspects, Sexual behavior, Innovations, Education and state, Education policy, Study and teaching, Sex education

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Culture and preventative care at school: Geneva

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Because as many as 60% of Geneva's students are non-Swiss, the city's health education programs for schoolchildren require a multicultural approach. The approach is based on promoting tolerance among schoolchildren for different lifestyles, backgrounds and attitudes.

Author: Granget, Philippe
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
Switzerland, Social policy, Intercultural education, Multicultural education, Geneva, Switzerland (City)

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Ritual and culture

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Sociocultural factors are strong incentives in many cultures for drug or alcohol abuse. The imposition of bans on drug and alcohol abuse are often ineffective because the abuse is such an integral part of the culture.

Author: Sell, Helmut L.
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Health promotion, Drug abuse

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