This curriculum uses skills-based health education to help students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are necessary to make informed decisions and understand the consequences of tobacc
For more information or to obtain:
Download a copy of Model School Health Tobacco Control Intervention in English (PDF) or French (PDF)
Young people in many countries are affected by HIV and AIDS in their families, schools, and communities, so they need to acquire skills to prevent HIV infection and to cope with all aspects of HIV and
TEACH VIP E-Learning is a new online training resource for public health professionals, educators, and non-profits on preventing injuries, violence, and suicide.
Injuries are a major global health problem, killing almost six million people each year and harming millions more.
TEACH VIP E-Learning was funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and developed by EDC’s division of Health and Human Development. For more information contact Carmen Aldinger at caldinger@edc.org.
A growing body of research identifies strong links between children’s health and educational outcomes; it also notes the reciprocal benefits of access to quality education on individual and family hea
EDC's Health and Human Development division is helping communities around the world mobilize and respond to what is predicted to be another wave of the H1N1 flu pandemic this fall.
The Voice of Children survey asks 1,500 students in each of three countries—Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine—about the impact of school as a learning environment on their well-being.
The Universal Education Foundation, a partner with EDC, captured the views of young people in the Middle East about the ways they believe school affects their well-being.
Tang, K.C., Nutbeam, D., Aldinger, C., St Leger, L., Bundy, D., Hoffmann, A.M. et al. (2009). Schools for health, education and development: A call for action. Health Promotion International, 24(1), 68-77.
In 2007, the World Health Organization, together with United Nations and international organization as well as experts, met to draw upon existing evidence and practical experience from regions, countr
HHD’s Carmen Aldinger works with countries around the world to improve the health of children and their families by making health promotion an integral part of the education system.
Carmen Aldinger travels the world working with governments, United Nations agencies, and communities to advocate for health promotion through schools.
For more information about our global work in school health promotion contact Carmen Aldinger at caldinger@edc.org.
