Conclusions of the Council and of the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council of 27 November 1992 on health education in schools
Date: 1992-11-27
Institutions: Council of the European Union, Representatives of the Governments of the Member States
Subjects: cooperation policy, education policy, educational institution, health education, health policy, public health













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41992X1219(06)

Conclusions of the Council and of the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council of 27 November 1992 on health education in schools  


Official Journal C 336 , 19/12/1992 P. 0008 - 0008 





CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL AND OF THE MINISTERS OF EDUCATION MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 27 November 1992 on health education in schools (92/C 336/07) 1.  The Council and the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council have taken note of a communication presented to them by the Commission on the implementation of their resolution of 23 November 1988 (1) concerning health education in schools.  They welcome the positive developments that have taken place in the Member States and at the level of the Community.  2.  They have taken note of the conclusions of the Council of the Ministers of Health meeting within the Council of 13 November 1992 concerning health education. They welcome the interest the Ministers of Health have shown in the Commission's  communication. They acknowledge that whilst health education in schools is the responsibility of the Ministers of Education, wider policies on public health are the responsibility of the Ministers of Health.  3.  They recognize that, in the light of the experience gained so far, the school setting offers numerous opportunities for promoting the acquisition of personal skills and knowledge which will develop well-informed young people, equipped to choose  healthy lifestyles.  4.  They therefore endorse the emphasis given by the Ministers of Health to the importance of close cooperation between health and education authorities:  -  in planning effective health education in schools which reinforces and is reinforced by health education in other settings, and - in explaining to young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  5.  The general principles and the lines of action set out in the 1988 Resolution of the Council and the Ministers of Education continue to be relevant. These lines of action should continue to be pursued and increased, bearing in mind:  -  the recommendations of the Commission's communication, including the need to facilitate the development and exchange of teaching curricula and materials,  - the need to pay particular attention to education on drug misuse and road safety, and - the need to maximize cost-effectiveness within budgetary limits at the level both of the Member States and the Community.  6.  As far as activities at the level of the Community are concerned, they invite the Commission to ensure full coordination of those aspects of its public health promotion activities that are of particular interest to the Ministers of Education.  7.  The Council and the Ministers of Education welcome the cooperation that the Commission has sought with international agencies such as the World Health Organization and the Council of Europe. Such cooperation should continue.  8.  They invite the Commission to make a further report on activities in implementation of the 1988 resolution by the end of 1995.  (1) OJ No C 3, 5. 1. 1989.