Health-promoting schools (HPS) prioritize comprehensive health through policies, curricula, environments, and services. While not a new concept, its implementation has been limited. To address this, UN agencies have developed resources to empower countries to strengthen school health programs and create healthier learning environments.
Author(s): UNESCO, United Nations Children's Fund, World Health Organization
Published: 2023
Language: English
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Health-promoting schools (HPS) are schools that take a comprehensive approach to health, encompassing policies, curricula, environments, communities, and health services. While the concept has existed for decades, its widespread implementation has been limited. To address this, United Nations agencies have collaborated to develop global standards, implementation guidance, and case studies, aimed at empowering countries to strengthen their school health programs and create healthier learning environments for students.