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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 April 2001
The Bilbao School Health Service was created at the beginning of the century with the aim of preventing transmittable diseases among children as well as improving nutrition. At that time such services were established in many other countries. Since then, according to evolving societal changes and emerging needs, the Service has reoriented its scope and structure towards the Health Promotion scheme.
Current tasks include health screening examinations and hygiene surveillance as well as preventive and health education programmes.