Journal of School Health articles from October 2005

Journal of School Health archives from October 2005

Connecticut's new comprehensive and universal early childhood health assessment form.
October 1, 2005... Evidence of a health assessment by a primary health care provider for entrance into child care, preschools, Head Start, elementary and secondary education schools, camps, and sports participation is a requirement throughout the United States....

A preliminary investigation of asthma mortality in schools.(school-associated asthma deaths)
October 1, 2005... In the United States, in 2003, approximately 5.0 million children aged 5 to 17 years had active asthma, representing one of the most prevalent diseases in school children. (1) Of these, 3.1 million children had at least 1 asthma episode, (2)...

Obesity and student performance at school.
October 1, 2005... An understanding of the impact of student health on educational outcomes has major implications. Among them are ramifications for how schools address health concerns. The National Coordinating Committee on School Health and Safety (NCCSHS),...

Childhood asthma and student performance at school.
October 1, 2005... Health professionals frequently remind educators of the correlation between children's health and their academic potential. Such generalizations are not always accompanied by specific examples and more rarely accompanied by evidence. To...

Self-reported barriers to quality physical education by physical education specialists in Texas.(survey)
October 1, 2005... Children and adolescents who engage in regular physical activity gain substantial health benefits such as building lean muscle, bones, and joints, decreasing body fat, controlling blood pressure, and reducing feelings of depression and anxiety....

Snack, facts.(Teaching Techniques)
October 1, 2005... Introduction The American diet has undergone substantial changes, a fact that has negatively impacted the dental health of children. Primary prevention is the ideal method to address the current increased incidence of tooth decay....

Nature's pharmacy: do you have a green tongue?(Teaching Techniques)
October 1, 2005... Herbal medicine is one of the most ancient forms of health care known to humankind. The use of plants for healing purposes has been prevalent in all cultures throughout history and continues to playa role in medicine today. With an estimated...

Planning for a mass casualty incident in Arkansas schools.(Health Service Applications)
October 1, 2005... School preparedness includes the possibility of a natural disaster, (1,2) but recent events also confirm a need for preparedness and prevention efforts for intentional mass casualty incidents (MCIs). (3-7) This survey examined the preparedness...