Abstract: . . .  Department of Health Services by Field Research Corporation. For additional information about the L.A. Survey: www.lapublichealth.org/ha Suggested Citation: Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Public Health, Many County Adults are at Risk For Heart Disease and Stroke, LA Health; July 2005. those seen nationally. The success of these policies as well as the counter-tobacco advertising campaigns highlight the importance of continued . . .
. . .  and Stroke, LA Health; July 2005. those seen nationally. The success of these policies as well as the counter-tobacco advertising campaigns highlight the importance of continued investment in tobacco control efforts in the county. Finally, though this report has focused on cardiovascular disease risks in adults, it is clear that patterns of adult behavior often begin in childhood. This connection highlights the importance of including schools . . .
. . .  policies as well as the counter-tobacco advertising campaigns highlight the importance of continued investment in tobacco control efforts in the county. Finally, though this report has focused on cardiovascular disease risks in adults, it is clear that patterns of adult behavior often begin in childhood. This connection highlights the importance of including schools as essential partners in promoting healthy diets and physically active lifestyles. School . . .
. . .  Services by Field Research Corporation. For additional information about the L.A. Survey: www.lapublichealth.org/ha Suggested Citation: Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Public Health, Many County Adults are at Risk For Heart Disease and Stroke, LA Health; July 2005. those seen nationally. The success of these policies as well as the counter-tobacco advertising campaigns highlight the importance of continued investment in  . . .
. . .  highlights the importance of including schools as essential partners in promoting healthy diets and physically active lifestyles. School districts have an important responsibility to protect children from cardiovascular disease risks by offering only healthy foods at breakfasts and lunches, eliminating soda and junk foods from vending machines on school campuses, and expanding physical education classes as mandated by state law. In addition, schools can serve . . .
. . .  soda and junk foods from vending machines on school campuses, and expanding physical education classes as mandated by state law. In addition, schools can serve as a resource within communities for broader health education efforts and recreational programs.  . . .
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