EDUCATION AND HEALTH: A NECESSARY CONNECTION

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159563260203

• Palavras-chave: Education. Health. Prevention. Public Policies.

• Keywords: Education. Health. Prevention. Public Policies.

• Abstract:

  Within the context of discussions regarding education and health, it is necessary to consider a potential relationship between these sectors, respecting the experiences and knowledge of the stakeholders involved; that is, not limiting the work of health or education, but rather fostering a dialogue between the two to integrate their respective bodies of knowledge. This study aims to expand research on the importance of health and prevention in schools, given the need for both sectors to contribute to fostering collective well-being and promoting access to knowledge. For data collection, a literature review was conducted on the proposed topic, involving the analysis of scientific articles and books, as well as official documents from the Ministries of Education and Health. The results point to the understanding that health and education cannot be separated, as they form an integrated context that is constantly put into practice—from educational activities addressing healthy eating, vaccination, sexuality, or other health aspects, to a broad understanding of society and a sense of community that is closely linked to health.