title: Comprehensive School Health.
abstract: The Division of Adolescent and School Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a model for comprehensive school health programs which consists of eight components that allow for collaboration among health care providers, educators, community groups, and other professionals concerned about the well-being of adolescents. This article presents the overall comprehensive school health program and offers strategies for health care practitioners who are interested in collaborating with school personnel and community members responsible for the eight components of the program.
authors.affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-31, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, USA.
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Vernon
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Wooley