Our Vision

All youth in Oregon are healthy and successful learners who contribute

positively to their communities

The Healthy Kids Learn Better Partnership is

Comprised of…

Healthy Kids Learn Better Coalition

Partnerships & Communication

Healthy Schools Network

Policymaking & Policymaker Education

Coordinated SchoolHealth Blueprint GroupStrategic Planning & Development

The Coordinated School Health Approach

Comprehensive School Health

Education

Comprehensive School Health

Education

Youth, Family & Community Involvement

Youth, Family & Community Involvement

Health Promotion for Staff

Health Promotion for Staff

Nutrition Services & Programs

Nutrition Services & Programs

Counseling, Psychological & Social Services

Counseling, Psychological & Social Services

Physical EducationPhysical Education

School Health Services

School Health Services

Safe & Healthy School

Environment

Safe & Healthy School

Environment

School

Healthy Kids Learn Better Team

Healthy Kids Learn Better Team

Health Risk

Behaviors EducationalOutcomes

EducationalBehaviors

Substance use

Mental health

Poor diet & physical inactivity

Violence

Physical illness

Self-esteem

Sexual behaviors

Attendance

Dropout Rates

Behavioral Problems

Engaged in Learning

School Connectedness

Graduation

GPA

Standardized test scores

What We Know: The health-academic outcomes connection

CSHP

Source: NASBHC 200t Amaria, G. UC-SF

We can confidently say…

Academic performance is negatively affected by:• Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use • Emotional problems • Poor diet • Intentional injuries • Physical illness • Low self-esteem• Risky sexual behavior• Lack of access to health care

Academic performance is positively affected by:• High levels of resiliency, developmental assets, and

school connectedness.

Source: NASBHC 2005 Amaria, G. UC-SF

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What are the effects of health risks and resilience on annual standardized test scores in California?

19961991

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991, 1996, 2004

(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

2004

Consequences in Children

% of children aged 5-10, with 1 or more risk factors

for heart disease:

27.1%

Source: Friedman DS et.al. Pediatrics 1999;103:1175-82

Consequences in Children

% of children aged 5-10, with 1 or more risk factors

for heart disease:

overweight

<

27.1%

60.6%

Source: Friedman DS et.al. Pediatrics 1999;103:1175-82

No Data <4% 4%-6% 6%-8% 8%-10% >10%

Source: Mokdad et al., Diabetes Care 2000;23:1278-83; J Am Med Assoc 2001;286:10.

Diabetes Trends* Among Adults in the U.S.,(Includes Gestational Diabetes)

BRFSS, 1990,1995 and 20011990 1995

2001

TYPE II DIABETES Leading MODIFIABLE Risk factors

• OBESTIY

• Physical Inactivity

U.S. Children Born in 2000

1 in 3Will develop Diabetes during lifetime

Estimates of Diagnosed Diabetes Among Adults (0regon)

1994 14 33 25 16 88

1995 14 37 27 15 94

1996 16 41 31 16 104

1997 19 45 36 15 117

1998 18 48 35 18 120

1999 21 58 35 18 132

2000 21 61 33 22 138

2001 26 69 35 23 154

2002 23 69 38 28 160

2003 27 78 36 29 171

2004 27 79 38 31 174

Numbers (in Thousands) with Diagnosed Diabetes, by Age, Oregon 1994-2004

Age Group 18-44 45-64 65-74 75+ Total

$2,560

$13,243

persons without diabetes persons with diabetes

Per Capita Health Care Costs -2002

Economic Costs of Diabetes – U.S., 2002

Direct Medical Cost$91.8 Billion

$23.2 billion for diabetes care

$24.3 billion for chronic complications

$44.1 billion for – excess of general medical conditions

American Diabetes Association Economic Cost of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2002

Role of Schools in Promoting Healthy Weight for All Students

• School Wellness Policies addressing Nutrition & Physical Activity

• School Health Advisory Councils/Wellness Committees

• CDC Coordinated School Health Approach