School physicians, nurses, important to kids health

7 Healthcast: School physicians, nurses, important to kids health

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The American Academy of Pediatrics stressed the importance of school physicians and nurses.

They said each school district should have a physician, and each school building a nurse.

School physicians can encourage physical activity and manage chronic health conditions like asthma and diabetes.

They can also prevent injuries.

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