School Health

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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Your child spends more time at school than anywhere else except home. Schools can have a major effect on children's health, by teaching about health and promoting healthy behaviors. The school building and environment should be a safe and healthy place for your child.</p><p>Schools work to prevent risky behaviors such as <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/underagedrinking.html'>alcohol</a> and <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingandyouth.html'>tobacco</a> use, inactivity or <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bullying.html'>bullying</a>. They may also deal with specific health problems in students, such as <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthmainchildren.html'>asthma</a>, <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesityinchildren.html'>obesity</a> and infectious diseases. </p>

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