School heart health promotion: The National Heart Foundation (Western Australian) approach.: An article from: Journal of School Health

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From the author: The National Heart Foundation of Australia's commitment to school health promotion expanded progressively since 1983. Following establishment of health education curriculum documents by the state Ministries of Education, the Foundation targeted schoolchildren with primary prevention programs and resources. The Foundation looked beyond instructional settings to examine the influence of the school environment on the health of students and school personnel. This paper describes a school heart health promotion model implemented by the Western Australian Division of the National Heart Foundation, serving one of Australia's eight states and territories. The model incorporates elements of policy, curriculum, environment, health services, and community interaction. Though similar to comprehensive models of school health education, this model limits its application to heart health. The program operates in a nongovernment agency with unmatched potential for national reach. (J Sch Health. 1993;63(3):136-140)

Citation Details
Title: School heart health promotion: The National Heart Foundation (Western Australian) approach.
Author: Trevor Shilton
Publication:Journal of School Health (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1993
Publisher: American School Health Association
Volume: v63 Issue: n3 Page: p136(4)

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