Case Studies in Global School Health Promotion: From Research to Practice

by Cheryl Vince Whitman

Book Overview

A growing body of research identifies strong links between children's health, social and educational outcomes; it also notes the reciprocal benefits of access to quality education on individual and family health status. In response to these findings, the World Health Organization developed the concept of the Health-Promoting School (HPS), a living catalyst for healthy lives, and for positive changes that students can take home and into the community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441928278
• ISBN13: 9781441928276
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"