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School Health

Policy and Practice
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Significantly revised and updated, this new seventh edition provides paediatric health care professionals with guidelines for communicating with schools and developing health programmes for school-aged children, with a focus on health and illness management as they relate to a child's educational problems and potential. Specific health issues are also addressed, including obesity, learning and discipline problems, chronic illness, school sports, STIs, pregnancy, child abuse, drug abuse, and more.
Rani S. Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP is the Director of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Florida International University College of Medicine. Elisa A. Zenni, MD, FAAP is Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida.
Chapter 1. An Overview of School Health in the United States Chapter 2. School Health and Medical Education Chapter 3. Health Services Section 1: Guidance for School-Based Screenings Section 2: School-Based Health Centers Section 3: Populations With Unique Needs Section 4: The School-Based Physician Section 5: The School Nurse Chapter 4. Comprehensive Health Education Chapter 5. Physical Education, Physical Activity and School Sports Chapter 6. Mental Health and Social Services Section 1: Special Education Section 2: Mental Health Chapter 7. Nutrition Services Chapter 8. Healthy and Safe Environment Section 1: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Schools Section 2: The School Environment Section 3: School Climate Chapter 9. Family and Community Involvement Chapter 10. Staff Wellness Chapter 11. Global School Health Chapter 12. Program Assessment and Evaluation
4-Star Review! "This is a unique contribution by a team of highly qualified, experienced professionals providing guidance in the areas of screenings, physicial education and activity, mental health, nutrition, and safety in the school environment." Doody's Book Review 2016
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