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Introduction
Health promotion for and by the children has got greater potential for
bringing about positive and perceptible changes in their health, knowledge,
attitude, and above all practices and behaviors. The emphasis is on the child to
child approach
The concept
The concept of child to child approach had evolved from the recognition of
the role that older children can play in caring for their younger siblings. In rural
areas, older children are often required to share bath, dress and play with
younger brothers and sisters and also protect them from getting injured.
The child to child concept is 1st introduced by Dr. David Morley 1978
Institute of Child Health, University of London. He used older children of age 06-
14 yrs for passing massage on health matters to their parents, siblings, and also
to their neighbors
• Are the priorities selected those in which the power of the children would
be effectively used?
5. Better nutrition
Activities
Personal and community hygiene and safety
Prevention of accidents
Care of teeth
Neighborhood hygiene
Care of fever
Helping in play
Better nutrition
Step II
Step III
Step IV
Apply solution
Step V
Health workers will also used for approaching non school going children
Conclusion
Health promotion for and by the children has got greater potential for
bringing about positive and perceptible changes in their health, knowledge,
attitude, and above all practices and behaviors. The emphasis is on the child to
child approach