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1Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, Washington, DC 20201.
Implementing effective school health programs requires collaboration between education and health sectors. Partnerships at all levels, from national to individual schools, are crucial for success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education Policy
Background:
- Comprehensive school health programs are a national priority.
- Achieving health and education goals necessitates integrated approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for intersectoral collaboration in school health.
- To emphasize the importance of partnerships for program implementation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national health and education policy objectives (e.g., Goals 2000, Healthy People 2000).
- Conceptual framework for inter-agency and inter-level partnerships.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation hinges on joint efforts between education and health sectors.
- Collaboration is vital at national, state, community, and school levels.
Conclusions:
- A unified approach involving both sectors is essential for meeting national health and education targets.
- Sustained commitment and partnership at the school level are paramount.
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