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Moore, John; Bond, Kiersten; Turner, Lori W. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Dental neglect results in dental caries, gum disease, and contributes to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. Poor oral health habits developed in childhood persist into adulthood and can contribute to chronic diseases. School settings are a practical platform for teaching oral health skills. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Child Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, Dental Health
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DiNallo, Jennifer M.; Welsh, Janet A.; Li, Jacinda C.; Nix, Robert L. – Journal of Extension, 2020
This article describes the adaptation of a parent-focused evidence-based childhood obesity intervention program for implementation by county-based Extension educators in coordination with school district personnel in rural Pennsylvania. The Lifestyle Positive Parenting Program was designed and evaluated in Australia in clinical settings. Several…
Descriptors: Child Health, Health Promotion, Obesity, Prevention
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Al-Maliky, Salam J. Bash – Higher Education Studies, 2012
Huge environmental and health crises such as the use of Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions during the military activities against Iraq and the required responses are amongst the fields that Iraqi higher education institutions (HEIs) may have a crucial role. Similar international cases, such as Agent Orange (Vietnam), Three Mile Island (USA) and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Role, Health Education, Health Promotion