Main description:

Significantly revised and updated, this new seventh edition provides paediatric health care professionals with guidelines for communicating with schools and developing health programmes for school-aged children, with a focus on health and illness management as they relate to a child's educational problems and potential.

Specific health issues are also addressed, including obesity, learning and discipline problems, chronic illness, school sports, STIs, pregnancy, child abuse, drug abuse, and more.

Contents:

Chapter 1. An Overview of School Health in the United States
Chapter 2. School Health and Medical Education
Chapter 3. Health Services
Section 1: Guidance for School-Based Screenings
Section 2: School-Based Health Centers
Section 3: Populations With Unique Needs
Section 4: The School-Based Physician
Section 5: The School Nurse
Chapter 4. Comprehensive Health Education
Chapter 5. Physical Education, Physical Activity and School Sports
Chapter 6. Mental Health and Social Services
Section 1: Special Education
Section 2: Mental Health
Chapter 7. Nutrition Services
Chapter 8. Healthy and Safe Environment
Section 1: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Schools
Section 2: The School Environment
Section 3: School Climate
Chapter 9. Family and Community Involvement
Chapter 10. Staff Wellness
Chapter 11. Global School Health
Chapter 12. Program Assessment and Evaluation