Educational Initiatives and Health Resources for Cardiometabolic Disorders in Public High Schools
By
Ibrahim Zaganjor
Ryan Saelee
Ahlia Sekkarie
Meda E. Pavkov
Alain K. Koyama
Jeong Ha Choi
Stephen Onufrak
Daesung Choi
Sola Han
Kathleen H. Krause
September 25, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Educational Initiatives and Health Resources for Cardiometabolic Disorders in Public High Schools
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Cardiometabolic Disorders Key Mechanisms School-based health education and services aimed at improving nutrition and physical activity. Target Population Children and adolescents in US public high schools. Care Setting Public high schools
Key Highlights
Increasing prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes among US youth. Decline in healthy behaviors such as fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity. School-based programs can improve physical activity and nutritional quality. Health education in schools may enhance educational outcomes and reduce absenteeism. Lack of comprehensive inventory of school health services for cardiometabolic conditions. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Routine use of school records to identify students with diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. Management
Referral of students with confirmed or suspected chronic conditions. Monitoring & Follow-up
Employment of full-time or part-time registered nurses in schools. Risks
Schools should maintain protocols for managing chronic conditions and providing case management. Patient & Prescribing Data
Students in grades 9 through 12 in public high schools.
Provision of health information to increase knowledge about chronic disease prevention.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement school-based health centers for primary care services. Increase student and family knowledge regarding nutrition and physical activity. Related Resources & Content
