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Home>Our Research>Cardiovascular Health Promotion in the Schools. A statement for health professionals from the Committee on Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young

Cardiovascular Health Promotion in the Schools. A statement for health professionals from the Committee on Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young

Hayman LL, Williams CL, Daniels SR, Steinberger J, Paridon S, Dennison BA, McCrindle BW

Summary:

The prevention of heart disease beginning in early childhood is supported by extensive evidence culled from epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory studies. These data provided the impetus for the American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Beginning in Childhood and support the need for population‑based approaches to cardiovascular health promotion and risk reduction. The population‑based approach, which is aimed at improving the food and physical activity environments of all children, is a critically important strategy for prevention, since without the proper environment it will be impossible to reduce risk factors for early heart disease - poor nutrition, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol levels and lack of physical activity. School health programs initiated in preschool and extending through high school have the potential to improve the cardiovascular health of the greatest number of US children and youth. Toward this goal, this statement is intended for health and education professionals, child health advocates, policymakers, and community leaders who are interested in optimizing the school environment as an integral part of population‑based strategies designed to promote cardiovascular health for all US children and youth.

[*Note: The Healthy- Start Preschool Health Education Program is highlighted as an exemplary program in this publication from the American Heart Association.]

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