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This research focused on critical analysis of health education in Lebanon according to the World Health Organization recent definitions of “comprehensive health education curriculum”. This descriptive collective case study analyzed the Lebanese curriculum, syllabi of disciplines and national textbooks. Three different grids were established according to the set criteria to collect data (sequential, G1 to 12 curriculum that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health …). The results were recorded in tables and then commented on. The results indicated that the learning objectives emphasized physical health, while mental, emotional and social dimensions of health were neglected. In addition, knowledge rather than attitudes, skills and practices were emphasized. The study led to the need to amend the current Lebanese curriculum and national textbooks, to produce a separate health education syllabus according to WHO definition of comprehensive health education. (Published Abstract)