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Guidelines

CDC has published a series of guidelines documents that identify the school health program strategies most likely to be effective in promoting healthy behaviors among young people. Based on extensive reviews of research literature, the guidelines were developed by CDC in collaboration with other federal agencies, state agencies, universities, voluntary organizations, and professional organizations.

Guidelines for Effective School Health Education to Prevent the Spread of AIDS. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 29, 1988;37(S�1�.

Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People [pdf 590K]. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report March 07, 1997/46(RR�;1�. See also these companion materials.

Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating [pdf 490K]. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report June 14, 1996 /45(RR�;1�. See also these companion materials.

Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction [pdf 230K]. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 25, 1994 / 43(RR�;1�. See also these companion materials.

Guidelines for School Programs to Prevent Skin Cancer [pdf 400K]. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report April 26, 2002;54(RR04):1�. See also these companion materials.

Health, Mental Health, and Safety Guidelines for Schools.* Taras H, Duncan P, Luckenbill D, Robinson J, Wheeler L, Wooley S: Health, Mental Health and Safety Guidelines for Schools 2004.

Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel [pdf 770K]. Atlanta: CDC, 2003.

School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence [pdf 400K]. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 7, 2001;50(RR�); 1�. See also these companion materials.

Strategies

Strategies for Addressing Asthma Within a Coordinated School Health Program. Atlanta: CDC, 2002.

Strategies for Establishing a State School Food Safety Program [pdf 20K]. Atlanta: CDC, 2003.

CDC DASH Professional Development Practices* [pdf 130K]. Atlanta: CDC, 2002.

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