(Course 153)

. The health regulations and health conditions in the school system is
entirely in the hands of the local boards of education, They mst meet
certain minimum standards established by the State Board of Education.
Familiarize yourself with the health sections of your state school laws.

References: State and Local “ducational Codes.

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Health Resources of the School Group

The schools by their very nature and function can marshal great resources
for the preventio of disease and the correction of physical Ser Oeees More
important are their possibilities fér health building.

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Health Liabilities of School | Group

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By the very nature of the composition of the school group, it involves certain
health hazards. These can be neutralized if they are recognized and proper
provision is made.

1. Communicable diseases
2. Unsanitary environment.

Environment of the School Group

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The necessity for a child to sped such a large portion of his life during
the growth period in the school renders attention to this aspect of school
life of great importarce.

1. Physical environment influences the health levels of the child
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Be Lighting e.. Sewage disposal
b. Ventilation f.. Food supervision
ce. Seating g. Play space

d. Water supply

Re Social environment. The mental as well as physical effects of
the social environment is one of the real health factors in the
school growe

References: Egbert, S..- Hygiene and Sanitation
Newmayer, S. - Medical Inspection of Schools.

Health service for School Group

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The objective of the school health work shaid be normal, robust children free
from defects and disease, with wholesome ideals built upon a groundwork of
healthful habits.

1. Scope of school health work.

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