Encyclopedia of School Health – PDF

Schools play a crucial role in promoting children’s health and wellbeing because kids spend a significant amount of time there, second only to their homes. Hence, it is important for schools to create a healthy environment by providing nutritious meals, teaching health education, and modeling healthy behavior. The school health services programs, which involve school nurses, go beyond nursing standards, practice, and performance. They also focus on providing services and classes that equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain good health, prevent diseases, and avoid risky behaviors that can affect their health.

A team of school teachers, nurses, administrators, guidance counselors, health coordinators, and social workers comes together with parents to ensure academic success for school-aged children by safeguarding and promoting their health and wellbeing. The Encyclopedia of School Health is a comprehensive guide to critical health and wellness information that is relevant to K-12 students in the United States. It provides valuable insight on areas such as developmental stages, acute and chronic illnesses, nutrition, special education, crisis response, prevention, and more. With this eBook, you will have quick access to essential health and wellness resources that will help you nurture healthy habits and wellbeing among school-aged children.