Case Studies in Global School Health Promotion: From Research to Practice / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9781441928276 Publisher: Springer New York Publication date: 10/29/2010 Edition description: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009 Pages: 404 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d) 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. Case Studies in Global School Health Promotion provides readers with a theoretical and research base needed to understand the methods used in communities all over the world to put this captivating concept in place. Case examples from over two dozen countries (representing urban and rural areas in developing and developed nations) outli