Comprehensive school health, the social determinants of health, and the health status of children

As children are becoming increasingly inactive and obese, there is an urgent need for effective early prevention and intervention programs. One solution is a comprehensive school health (CSH) program. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between different components of a CSH program, three determinants of health (gender, social support, and socio-economic status) and physical activity, on the aerobic fitness and body mass index of children.