[Comparative study of the level of health education of primary and secondary teachers]

A study was carried out on the health education level among primary and secondary school teachers in the municipality of Artemisa, in relation with the prevention of the most frequent oral diseases. So, a sample representing 60% of the universe under study was surveyed. An assessing method was established rating sanitary education levels as good, deficient and poor. Comparisons were made among the different groups--by age, sex, educational level, and negative points which influenced most on the rating in connection with the health education levels. Finally, it is concluded that the health education level is deficient for the largest percent of the group under study.