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The Novartis Foundation launches Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities with the University of Basel and other partners

The DASH study provided evidence that improvements in children’s nutrition and physical activity not only contributes to their cognitive performance in school, but can also contribute to a reduction of hypertension, heart disease, and overall cardiovascular risk factors

The Novartis Foundation (www.NovartisFoundation.org) and the University of Basel (http://APO.af/QvHtDX), together with other partners are pleased to announce the launch of Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities. The initiative aims to address poor health in disadvantaged schools in South Africa and is the first Novartis Foundation program to include the education…