Safe and Healthy School Environments

. Ed(s): Frumkin, Howard, MD, MPH, PhD; Geller, Robert; Rubin, I. Leslie; Nodvin, Janice

ISBN 10: 0195179471 / ISBN 13: 9780195179477

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, 2006

About this Item

Explores the school environment using the methods and perspectives of environmental health science. This book covers various aspects of the school environment, including air quality, toxic hazards, food, physical activity, violence, transportation, disaster preparedness, health services, and program management. Editor(s): Frumkin, Howard, MD, MPH, PhD; Geller, Robert; Rubin, I. Leslie; Nodvin, Janice. Num Pages: 480 pages, 54 halftones, 20 line illustrations, tables. BIC Classification: JNL; MBN; MBQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 185 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1066. . 2006. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Safe and Healthy School Environments
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195179471
• ISBN 13: 9780195179477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Millions of children and adults spend their days in school buildings, and they need safe, healthy environments in which to learn and thrive. This unique book explores the school environment using the methods of environmental health science. In 30 evidence-based, readable, generously illustrated, and practical chapters, it cover all aspects of the school environment, including air quality, toxic hazards, food, physical activity, violence, transportation, disaster preparedness, health services, and program management.

About the Author

Howard Frumkin is Director, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Robert T. Gelleris in the Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine. I. Leslie Rubin is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine. Janice Nodvin is Project Administrator, Emory Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, Emory University.