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Sandra D Vamos1, Robert J McDermott2
1Associate Professor, (sandravamos@gmail.com), School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008., USA.
Background:
The relationship between health and learning generally goes without question in developed countries, and has a philosophic, economic, and statutory basis. Historically, school health and school health education have evolved in response to addressing the public health needs of the times. Health literacy skills are more important now than ever. Living in an ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic reminds us of the vital role of being in control of our health, wherein health literacy plays a "life or death" role in our daily lives.
Methods:
Considering the evolution of school health education, we examine the significance of health literacy in our society and schools in contemporary times.
Results:
We must take a critical look at a place for education for health literacy and why it should be an innovative path in adaptive, reimagined, and revitalized schools.
Conclusions:
It is time to rebrand school health in general, and school health education specifically. Improved health literacy is an asset leading to greater opportunities for health and life-long learning.
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