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ERIC Number: EJ250537
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
The Concept of Health and the Role of Health Education.
Balog, Joseph E.
Journal of School Health, v51 n8 p461-464 Sep 1981
The concept of health is defined as the state of body and mind which affords the individual the ability to strive toward his/her functional objectives and his/her culturally desired goals. The role of health education should be to impart knowledge which will assist individuals in making personal choices about lifestyles, values, and goals. (JN)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Decision Making, Health Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intervention, Life Style, Mental Health, Philosophy, Physical Health, Prevention, Social Values, Success, Values Clarification
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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