Cancer Prevention in the Schools
- 1 March 1985
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of School Health
- Vol. 55 (3), 86-95
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.1985.tb04087.x
Abstract
About 145,000 people with cancer will die this year who might have been saved by earlier diagnosis and treatment. Many of these deaths could be prevented through smoking cessation programs, reduction of occupational health hazards, and school and community health education programs. To gain insight into the problem, a literature review was conducted to examine the major curricula and instructional materials developed during the past decade. Due to the magnitude of information available concerning the etiology and prevention of cancer, the review was limited to literature with specific relevance to children and adolescents. The review provides information concerning the background of cancer prevention; knowledge and attitudes of adolescents concerning cancer; cancer curricula, programs, and educational materials for adolescents; and a justification for cancer education in schools. Conclusions are drawn, and recommendations for action are offered.Keywords
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