The Role of the Federal Government in Promoting Health Through the Schools: Opening Statement of Senator William S. Cohen

Abstract:
In this speech, Senator Cohen states that the health needs of today's children and adolescents are dramatically different from the needs of youth 30 years ago. He cites statistics on drug and alcohol use and abuse, lack of physical activity among youth, prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, and increases in unintended pregnancies among adolescents as issues that need to be addressed nationally in order for our children to be healthy and ready to learn. He stresses that a direct link exists between health and academic performance. The Senator states, in terms of the role of the federal government, that in addition to examining whether or not the government is doing enough to promote child health education, we should examine how well the various [government] agencies coordinate their efforts to avoid fragmentation and duplication.

Author(s): Cohen, William S.

Publication: Journal of School Health (JOSH), Vol. 62, No. 4


Date Published: 4/1/1992

Pages: 2

Location Code: 11048