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Smita Shah1, Corinne Patching van der Sluijs, Marivic Lagleva
1Western Clinical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. smita_shah@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Background:
Childhood obesity is increasing in prevalence. Effective interventions are needed, including those promoting healthy lifestyle habits in children and adolescents.
Objective:
This article describes the development and feasibility of a peer led health promotion program in a New South Wales high school and the role GPs can play in community based health promotion activities.
Discussion:
The Students As Lifestyle Activists (SALSA) program was developed by general practitioners, a local community health organisation and a local high school. Preliminary evaluation suggests that a peer led approach is feasible, acceptable and valued by both students and staff.
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