Building Healthy Schools: an intersectoral

governmental collaborationCPHA's 2007 Annual Conference

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Healthier KidsHealthier Kids= Better Learners= Better Learners

Pan-Canadian Healthy LivingPan-Canadian Healthy LivingStrategy TargetsStrategy Targets

2020% increase by 2015% increase by 2015 in the in the proportion of Canadians who:proportion of Canadians who:

are physically active,are physically active,make healthy food choices, make healthy food choices, andandare at a healthy weight.are at a healthy weight.

Statistics Canada Report

Obesity by age

25% of daily caloriesconsumed by teens

Cardiovascular Cardiovascular

Cancer Cancer

Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes

RespiratoryRespiratory

ComprehensiveComprehensiveSchool Health School Health

Deputy Ministers’ CommitteeDeputy Ministers’ Committee Management CommitteeManagement Committee School Health Coordinators’ CommitteeSchool Health Coordinators’ Committee

Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

ActivitiesActivities• Knowledge DevelopmentKnowledge Development

• LeadershipLeadership

• Capacity BuildingCapacity Building

SynergiesSynergies• more effective use of resources• improved understanding of roles/better communication • support in decision making • formalized relationships • access to tools and resources • mutual understanding of comprehensive school health . . .