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ERIC Number: EJ507610
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1055-6699
Foundations for Health Promotion with Youth: A Review of Observations from the Bogalusa Heart Study.
Nicklas, Theresa; And Others
Journal of Health Education, v26 n2 pS18-26 Mar-Apr 1995
Presents findings from the Bogalusa Heart Study that describe the early natural history of coronary artery disease and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, noting the benefits of early, regular, comprehensive school health education. A discussion of cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, oral contraception, drinking, and diet examines age, sex, and racial factors. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Cardiovascular System, Children, Contraception, Diabetes, Disease Incidence, Drinking, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders, Hypertension, Late Adolescents, Life Style, Nutrition, Obesity, Predictor Variables, Public Health, Racial Differences, Sex Differences, Smoking
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cholesterol; Comprehensive School Health Education; Louisiana; Primary Prevention
Note: Theme issue title: "Cardiopulmonary Behavioral Research: Focus on Youth, Gender, Ethnicity."