Journal of School Health articles from December 2004

Journal of School Health archives from December 2004

Epilogue ...(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... This issue marks my final assignment as your editor. I leave the position December 31, 2004. For the record, since becoming your editor on March 1, 1984, I've served 22 presidents, nine editorial board chairs, and four executive directors....

Science-based recommendations to prevent or reduce potential exposure to biological, chemical, and physical agents in schools.
December 1, 2004... Federal reports on environmental threats to children's health called for improved risk communication and environmental education. Communication of research results, environmental education, and recommendations must be based on the best...

Exercise level and energy expenditure in the TAKE 10![R] in-class physical activity program.
December 1, 2004... Obesity among US children has reached epidemic proportions. The percent of overweight children and adolescents more than doubled since the early 1970s. (1,2) Today, approximately 9 million young people are considered overweight. (3) Obesity in...

Assessing prevalence of overweight and obesity through self-reports of height and weight by high school students in Taipei, Taiwan.(Research Papers)
December 1, 2004... Body weight represents a major issue, not only in the United States and other Western nations, but in other areas of the world, including Asia. Overweight and obesity are widespread and growing problems globally? Prevalence of overweight and...

Environmental health: you write the future.(Teaching Techniques)
December 1, 2004... Essentials for a healthful environment include clean air, safe water, safe food, peaceful settlements, and a stable global environment. Humans have a history of polluting the environment, from lead contamination in ancient times to industrial...

Intestinal parasites in children from three west Texas border communities.(Health Service Applications)
December 1, 2004... The United States-Mexico Border has experienced phenomenal population growth and industrial expansion. (1) As population growth increased, the number of households in need of sanitation services also grew; however, some jurisdictions failed to...