MS Violence Study, 2005, Grades 6-12.

Stewart, Tracie L. and Stevenson, Ginger D. (March 2003). Poor Health Threatens the Academic Achievement of Mississippi’s Children. Health Policy Fact Sheet. Mississippi Health Policy Research Center, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University.

McMillen, Robert, Ph.D. (November 2003).  Expected Health and Economic Impacts of a 50 Cent Increase in the Mississippi Cigarette Tax. Health Policy White Paper. Mississippi Health Policy Research Center, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University.

McMillen, Robert and Breen, Julie. (November 2003). Expected Health and Economic Impacts of a 50 Cent Increase in Mississippi Tobacco Taxes. Health Policy Fact Sheet. Mississippi Health Policy Research Center, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University.

Mississippi State Department of Health. 2001 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Trends in Injuries, Violence, and Suicide, Tobacco Use, Alcohol and Other Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, Dietary Behaviors, Physical Activity, and On School Property.

Mississippi’s 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.  www.msdh.state.ms.us

American Cancer Society (1999). Improving School Health: A Guide to School Health Councils.

Texas School Health Network.  http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/sch_net.htm

National model of a School Health Advisory Council that offers a concise guide for school districts to use in establishing a School Health Advisory Council tailored to their individual environment and needs. This website includes actual examples of meeting agendas, letters, fiscal planning, news releases, and public relations material.