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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

Relentless School Nurse

Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a powerful and authoritative public health communication tool designed to address urgent health issues facing the American people.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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At the high school level, Canton breaks it down by grade level: Freshmen Year – Experience Education and Health Class (problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, etc.) Canton boasts a 4-year high school PE requirement to complement the larger K-12 wellness initiative.

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Cuts to Health and PE Programs Cause Increase in Teen Pregnancy

Physical Education Update

Of course, it’s important for students to know the 3R’s, but health and PE programs will save their lives. Students get only one body in their lifetime and unless they receive the information and tools to keep it healthy, they risk premature heart disease, diabetes,obesity and a poor quality of life.

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