March 2007

Volume 8, Number 1

A report from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools on the policies, politics and financing of health programming in schools

In This Issue

Worth Noting SCHIP Funding Shortfalls Get Attention A Statement on Junk Food in Schools HHS, Ad Council Partner on Child Obesity Ads February News Alerts

Study Finds One-Third of Young Women Have HPV
A first look at the numbers for human papillomavirus (HPV) indicates the infection is more widespread than has been thought.

More Thoughts on Teen Motor Crashes 
Studies show that understanding the developing minds and emotions of teenagers might improve driver education and the rate of car-related injuries and deaths.

The Tobacco Wars Heat Up
A senator believes this will be the year Congress gives the federal Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate nicotine-containing tobacco products.

SAMHSA Provides State-Level View of Substance Use and Mental Health 
How well is your state doing to curb use of drugs and promote mental health, compared with other states?

Credits: Virginia Robinson, Editor, robinsoneditor@attglobal.net

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