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  • Published Date:
    August 2015
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-424.57 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Task Force on Community Preventive Services (U.S.) ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ;
  • Series:
    Community guide what works
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation -- Facts about Health and Racial and Ethnic Minority Children -- What are School-Based Health Centers? -- Major Findings.

    The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends the implementation and maintenance of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in low-income communities to improve educational and health outcomes.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides administrative, research, and technical support for the Community Preventive Services Task Force.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Supporting Files:
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