Injuries

Developing an Effective Tool for Teaching Teens About Workplace Safety

Miara, C., Gallagher, S.S., Bush, D., & Dewey, R. (2003). Developing an effective tool for teaching teens about workplace safety. American Journal of Health Education 34(5), S-30.

When the project described in this article began, there were few curricula for teaching teens basic occupational safety information, and there was little research on the most effective way to deliv

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National and International Strategies, School Health Component of WHO’s Mega Country Network for Health Promotion, WHO Information Series on School Health

Publication date: 
1999
Author(s): 
Birdthistle, I. (book), Vince Whitman, C. (chapter)

This publication explores strategies used by international agencies to address health in schools, as well as highlights national school health strategies in the world's ten most populous countries.

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Download a copy of this chapter (PDF, 30 KB).

Research To Improve Implementation And Effectiveness Of School Health Programmes

Publication date: 
1996
Author(s): 
Cohen, S., Jones, J.T., Kickbusch, I., Macdonald, H., O'Byrne, D.J., Vince Whitman, C.

This document identifies indicators that can be used in planning, implementing, and monitoring school health programs.

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Download a copy of Research To Improve Implementation And Effectiveness Of School Health Programmes (PDF, 2.6 MB).

Preventing Injuries and Violence in Schools: New Resources for Public Health Professionals

Publication date: 
2002
Author(s): 
Children's Safety Network

An information sheet describing the extent of children's injuries at or on the way to and from school, the role of public health professionals, and new resources for prevention activities.

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Download a copy of Preventing Injuries and Violence in Schools: New Resources for Public Health Professionals (PDF, 60 KB).

Helping MCH Programs Address Injury- and Violence-Related Performance Measures

Publication date: 
2007
Author(s): 
Children's Safety Network

This brochure provides information on how the Children's Safety Network (CSN) can assist state Maternal and Child Health in addressing Federal and State selected performance measures related to inj

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Download a copy of Helping MCH Programs Address Injury- and Violence-Related Performance Measures (PDF, 906 KB).

CSN Technical Assistance: What We Can Do For You

Publication date: 
2007
Author(s): 
Children's Safety Network

This fact sheet describes technical assistance services the Children's Safety Network (CSN) provides to state Maternal and Child Health programs and Injury and Violence Prevention programs.

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Download a copy of CSN Technical Assistance: What We Can Do For You (PDF, 205 KB).

Youth@Work: Talking Safety

Publication date: 
2007
Author(s): 
Young Worker Safety Resource Center

This is a curriculum designed to help teachers and job training programs teach high school-age youth about job health and safety.

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See the Talking Safety website.

Preventing Injuries

Publication date: 
1991, key statistics updated 2008
Author(s): 
EDC

This publication is part of Teenage Health Teaching Modules, a comprehensive health education curriculum for middle and high school students.

Recommended for grades: 
9-12
For more information or to obtain: 

Visit the THTM website

Proceedings: First Meeting and Creation of the Caribbean Network of Health Promoting Schools

Publication date: 
2002
Author(s): 
Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, & Education Development Center, Inc.

The document includes a summary of school health activities and status of Health and Family Life Education in each of the 14 Caribbean countries.

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Download a copy of Proceedings: First Meeting and Creation of the Caribbean Network of Health Promoting Schools (PDF, 86 KB).

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