Proposing a framework for prioritising topics for Personal Health Education in Schools, to improve public and community health, to teach acute medical conditions experienced in later childhood?q

<p>Interest in Public Health related to school children has undergone revitalisation in the UK in recent years as stronger associations have been made between behavioural patterns initiated or that develop during childhood and the resulting health outcomes in later life [1]. This together with...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Charles EMS Green (Author), David A Winters (Author), Ashley K Mehmi (Author), James SA Green (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health - Peertechz Publications, 2020-11-18.
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to this object online.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:<p>Interest in Public Health related to school children has undergone revitalisation in the UK in recent years as stronger associations have been made between behavioural patterns initiated or that develop during childhood and the resulting health outcomes in later life [1]. This together with the rising cost of healthcare [2] has led to a further concentration on preventative approaches including education in schools, promotion of a healthy lifestyle via widespread media intervention, and increased emphasis on health screening and health checks within General Practice [3].</p><p><br></p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-5479.000116