Kształtowanie postaw dzieci i młodzieży wobec zdrowia jako wartości. Rozwój Sieci Szkół Promujących Zdrowie w województwie podkarpackim

Abstract

The study discusses the historical and contemporary approach to individual’s and society’s health in terms of the lifestyle and man’s relation to the environment. In accordance with the settings approach to health it is necessary to identify factors which prevent health losses and protect health potential. The state’s health policy aims at eliminating hazards and enhancing knowledge and skills of individuals, their families and the entire society with regard to health in its physical, mental and social dimensions. The World Health Organization (WHO) elaborates reports on health issues worldwide which determine objectives introduced to health programs. One of the measures aimed at promoting health is the Network of Health Promoting School (HPS). The implementation of the Health Promoting School (HPS) program aims at providing health-oriented upbringing and education to children and teenagers, where all social groups and institutions connected with teaching and educational environment are involved. The article presents the program’s objectives and implementation in the Podkarpackie Region, and is based on materials provided by the Regional Coordinator of the HPS Program.