Date
This initiative formed part of the Health Service Support Programme which was developed to address the rising incidence of Non-Communicable Diseases in Trinidad and Tobago. The Healthy Schools Programme provided physical activity equipment for all primary, secondary and special education schools across the country, with the aim of promoting exercise from a young age. This would help fight childhood obesity as well as encourage healthy lifestyle practices in youth.
General Objectives
To encourage and promote healthy lifestyle practices in children and youth.
Beneficiaries
School-aged children
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Type
Programmes
Responsible institution
Topics / Chapters
Main Priority Measure
B.10 - Policies and programs for youth
Promote and invest in labour and employment policies and special training programmes for youth to boost personal and collective capabilities and initiative and to enable them to reconcile studies and work activities, without precarious working conditions and guaranteeing equal opportunities and treatment.