Taiwan, R.O.C.: Perspectives in School Health

Abstract

Continuous economic development and evolving social systems have created unique challenges for school health personnel in Taiwan. Due in part to economic growth and an improving health care system, average life expectancy has increased markedly for males and females since 1950. Traditional leading causes of death such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gastroenteritis have been replaced by accidents, neoplasms, and cardiovascular diseases. Schoolchildren suffer from various disorders that include hepatitis B, dental caries, and health problems related to scholastic pressure such as myopia, anxiety, and depression. However, new problems such as violence, substance use, and teen-age pregnancy may develop in the future. In response to the challenge, an extensive school health program has emerged that emphasizes school health instruction, school health services, and a healthful school environment. Increased attention has focused on teacher preparation in health education, and a cooperative approach to school health promotion emphasizes school, community, and interagency cooperation. Prompted by the establishment in 1980 of the Graduate Institute of Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, school-based research initiatives have increased dramatically. Eighteen recommendations for further improvement are offered.

Childhood obesity in Taiwan: Review of the Taiwanese literature

“…Young and Williams (1989), following a review of the literature, conclude that the Health Promoting School (HPS) concept in the UK has three main elements: health education in the formal curriculum; the school ethos; and the relationship between the school and the surrounding environment, including parents and community service. There are similarities in the Taiwanese Government Report (Chen et al. , 1990) which addresses three components of the school environment.…”

“…The emphasis of school health programs has changed with time. Chen et al. (1990) reflected that school health services should emphasize the importance of health education as an essential component of the curriculum, rather than the traditional style that appraises the health status of school children; prevents and controls diseases; encourages corrections of remedial defects; and provides emergency services for injury or sudden sickness.…”

“…Chen et al. (1990) explain that health promotion in Taiwanese schools is at a relatively early stage, thus limiting the amount of published literature on the subject from Taiwan.…”

“…(1990) explain that health promotion in Taiwanese schools is at a relatively early stage, thus limiting the amount of published literature on the subject from Taiwan. A few studies have shown there is an urgent need for prevention of obesity in children and these are useful in terms of drawing attention and support specifically to the problem within the culture and context of Taiwan (Chen et al. , 1990; Chen, 1991; Chang & Contento, 1997; Chu et al.…”

Mechanical Research with Development of Automatic Handshaking Signal Module for Cross Connecting Cabinet Remote Monitoring Control

“…(3) Constructing convenience-oriented improved cabinets. Research on this covers to increase the connection space without changing the size of a CCC for easy operation and increasing the number of connections [5] and to improve the structure of a CCC without disconnecting the communication [6] so that the CCC could be equipped on the foundation. (4) Improving the heat-dissipation of cabinets.…”