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ERIC Number: EJ507616
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1055-6699
Southwest Cardiovascular Curriculum Project: Study Findings for American Indian Elementary Students.
Davis, Sally M.; And Others
Journal of Health Education, v26 n2 pS72-81 Mar-Apr 1995
This article describes the Southwestern Cardiovascular Curriculum, a school-based, culturally relevant curriculum designed to prevent tobacco use and promote a good diet. Comparisons of American Indian students in participating and nonparticipating schools indicated that participants had significant increases in knowledge, better diets, increased exercise rates, and decreased smoking rates. (SM)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Cultural Relevance, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary School Students, Exercise, Grade 5, Health Education, Health Related Fitness, Heart Disorders, Intermediate Grades, Knowledge Level, Life Style, Navajo (Nation), Physical Health, Pueblo (People), Rural Schools, Smoking
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: New Mexico; Smokeless Tobacco
Note: Theme issue title: "Cardiopulmonary Behavioral Research: Focus on Youth, Gender, Ethnicity."