Greater awareness - better health

Article Abstract:

A large Fiji school set up a 'Health Environment Committee' in 1995 to improve the physical environment through cleaning up classrooms and improving waste disposal. Another concern has been to control obesity through a nutritional education program. Lack of funding is a major obstacle to further initiatives.

Fiji

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Classroom health in Belize

Article Abstract:

The WHO has been instrumental in helping schools in Belize fight disease in the student population. Health education presentations by nurses have stimulated research presentations by students on communicable diseases. The single most important aspect of health promotion is a concern for hygiene.

Belize

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Health-promoting schools

Article Abstract:

Over 1 billion children attend schools around the world which makes educational facilities an important place to focus health-promotion. Schools active in this area evaluate their curricula, organization and other policies in terms of making sure that they facilitate health promotion.

Editorial, Innovations

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