National youth program

Measure 3. TO INITIATE LAUNCHING OF PERMANENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND 
CAMPAIGNS IN THE MEDIA FOR THE PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF 
YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITY:
DURATION OF 
IMPLEMENTATION:
3.1. To plan and conduct media campaigns with the purpose of promotion 
and improvement of health and healthy life styles of young persons, 
with thematic contact shows and interviews, and by encouraging health 
education projects in printed media for young people.
2009 and ongoing
3.2. To conduct a campaign for prevention of addiction: smoking, alcohol 
and drugs with strong emphasis on celebrations of international days and/
months dedicated to prevention of different forms of addiction.
ongoing
CARRIER:
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Ministry of Family, Veterans’ Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity
Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
Office for Prevention of Drug Abuse
COLLABORATORS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION:
Croatian National Institute for Public Health
Agency for Upbringing and Education
Office for Prevention of Drug Abuse
civil society organizations dedicated to improvement of health and 
healthy life styles
FUNDING:
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Ministry of Family, Veterans’ Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity 
Ministry of Science, Education and Sports
Office for Prevention of Drug Abuse
REQUIRED FUNDING:
resources from regular activities of state administration bodies
IMPLEMENTATION 
INDICATORS:
− number of conducted media activities

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Measure 4. TO CONDUCT CONTINUALLY PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC 
CULTURE AND SAFER TRAFFIC FOR YOUNG PERSONS THROUGH SPECIAL SCHOOL 
ACTIVITIES AND CAMPAIGNS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE UMBER OF INJURIES 
AND DEATHS IN ACCIDENTS, AND PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF YOUNG 
PEOPLE HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO HANDLE GUNS AND LEFT OVER EXPLOSIVE 
DEVICES
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITY:
DURATION OF 
IMPLEMENTATION:
4.1. To organize a lecture in high schools (for at least an hour) during which 
students would be cautioned against the consequences of irresponsible 
behaviour in traffic.
2009 and ongoing
4.2. In driving schools, the last session of the subject “Traffic regulation and 
safety rules“, a police officer should hold a lecture to future drivers about 
the consequences of failing to respect traffic regulations and with the 
methodology of police work and traffic.
2009 and ongoing
4.3. As part of preventive-promotional campaigns (Speed, Bike and Motor-
Bike Drivers, Alcohol, Safety Belt, etc.) special attention should be focused 
on young drivers and young pedestrians.
2009 and ongoing
4.4. To conduct a program of education of young persons about dangers of 
handling guns.
CARRIER:
Ministry of Interior 
COLLABORATORS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION:
Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Croatian National Institute for Public Health
FUNDING:
Ministry of Interior 
REQUIRED FUNDING:
resources from regular activities of state administration bodies
IMPLEMENTATION 
INDICATORS:
− number of lectures held in schools and driving schools
− duration and frequency of campaigns
− conducted education of young persons about the dangers of guns

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Measure 5. TO IMPROVE AND APPLY PROPER NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC 
INSTITUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS. TO INITIATE THE 
DRAFTING OF THE PROGRAM OF GRADUAL COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION 
OF PROPER NUTRITION IN ALL EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS 
FOR YOUNG PERSONS
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITY:
DURATION OF 
IMPLEMENTATION:
5.1. To draft normatives for food in meals and menus in high schools.
2009
5.2. To determine and apply criteria for installation of food and drink vending 
machines in educational institutions, sport objects and other institutions in 
which young persons reside.
2009
5.3. To draft and adopt guidelines for marketing healthy nutrition and drinks 
to young persons.
2009
CARRIER:
5.1. and 5.2. Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
5.3. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
COLLABORATORS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION:
Croatian National Institute for Public Health
Agency for Upbringing and Education
FUNDING:
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
REQUIRED FUNDING:
resources from regular activities of state administration bodies
IMPLEMENTATION 
INDICATORS:
− number of high schools applying normatives for food in meals 
and menus in primary schools
− normatives for food in meals and menus in high schools drafted
− criteria for food and drinks in vending machines determined and 
applied
− percentage of educational institutions for young persons with 
vending machines adequately installed, containing adequate 
provisions
− guidelines for marketing healthy nutrition and drinks to young 
persons adopted