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- A Model* for Prevention of Health Problems Faced by Children
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- Goal: Create a Parish (County)-wide health prevention program for
children- a model for other geographic areas
- Population: Washington Parish= 7,000 children, ages 5-13 in Bogalusa,
Franklinton and small rural communities.
- Two school systems- 17 elementary schools
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- Target Health Needs: obesity, asthma, vaccinations, tobacco, alcohol
- Social Problems: drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, teenage
pregnancy, dropouts, violent behavior
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- School System: Health Education, “Health Ahead/Heart Smart” Program
- Medical: Washington Parish Medical Society State Health Clinics,
School-based Clinics
- Social: Parents and Volunteer Organizations
- Community: Business
- News: Media
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- Improved nutrition
- Increase physical activity: sustained
- Coping skills: tobacco, alcohol, drugs, aggressive behavior
- Self esteem: attitudes, values
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- Committees:
- Business: Social Leaders
- Education
- Medical, nursing, dental
- Mayors, City Councils,
Sheriff’s Office
- Public Relations
- Fund-raising, Grant Writing
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- Each Year’s Class of Dropouts
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- www.som.tulane.edu/cardiohealth/bog.html
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