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Science for health literacy: it's never been so important.

Authors :
Grace, Marcus
Woods-Townsend, Kathryn
Griffiths, Janice
Christodoulou, Andri
Byrne, Jenny
Bay, Jacquie
Godfrey, Keith
Inskip, Hazel
Hanson, Mark
Source :
Education in Science; May2013, Issue 252, p16-17, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article explores Lifelab, which is a science-based technique addressing the health-related attitudes and behavior of teenagers. Developed by researchers at Education School, Faculty of Medicine, and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Southampton, Lifelab aims to improve the young one's knowledge and approach to their health and to encourage them to pursue science-related careers. Based on a survey, Lifelab significantly changed teenagers' health attitudes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00131377
Issue :
252
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Education in Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87763006