PLAN FOR LIFE

Kentucky Lazarus Project: A Plan for Life



Kentucky Lazarus Project: A Plan for Life

Many problems have been endemic to Eastern and Southern Kentucky for years. These issues include suboptimal health, high illiteracy rates, failure to complete primary education and out-migration of many young adults due to lack of employment opportunities. Programs should be implemented which would eventually favourably impact residents of this region. These programs must begin in middle school and continue throughout high school. Firstly, lifestyle changes must be made to improve health and prevent disease.

Health education must begin in middle school. Students must be given insight ...