PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Mackie, J. W.
AU  - Oickle, P.
TI  - School-based health promotion: the physician as advocate
DP  - 1997 May 01
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 1301--1305
VI  - 156
IP  - 9
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/156/9/1301.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/156/9/1301.full
SO  - CMAJ1997 May 01; 156
AB  - At the August 1995 meeting of the General Council of the CMA, a resolution supporting school-based health promotion (comprehensive School Health) was adopted. This article briefly reviews the research supporting this integrated approach to school and community programs, applies the recommended approach to reducing tobacco use and outlines a role for physicians in promoting Comprehensive School Health in their communities.