Concept of Health Promoting School

Authors

Suja Karkada Dr, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of OmanFollow
Mamatha Shivananda Pai Dr, Manipal College of NursingFollow

Abstract

Health promotion in the school is considered one of the important activities for the schoolchildren. The concept of Health Promoting School is developed to promote learning and health and to highlight the importance of health teaching among teachers, community, and leaders. The school curriculum includes basic health related matters from primary school onwards to sensitize children about health. If implemented properly the Health Promoting Schools will enhance children to develop decision making skills

Recommended Citation

Karkada, Suja Dr and Pai, Mamatha Shivananda Dr (2016) "Concept of Health Promoting School," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, .
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol2/iss2/17