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Peer reviewedCrawford, Patricia – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
For more than 35 years, research has increasingly linked our nation's diet to heart disease and cancer--the nation's top two killer diseases. Yet there is no well-organized, vigorous effort to improve American eating habits. A National Nutrition Coalition should be established to educate the public. (BJV)
Descriptors: Cancer, Health Activities, Health Education, Health Needs
Peer reviewedGreen, Lawrence W. – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
The responsibility for community health should be shared and coordinated among schools, parents, and health agencies. Children's knowledge and skills should be developed so that they too can promote personal good health. Issues and strategies are discussed. (BJV)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Health Activities, Health Education, Health Needs
Download full textOregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1989
This report describes the current status and needs of chronically ill children and their families in Oregon. An introductory chapter outlines the history of educational services for children with severe health needs, defines the term "chronically ill," reports on prevalence, and outlines trends. a survey of 49 parents of chronically ill…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs, Educational Opportunities
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 1983
This conference report consists of the texts of nine papers presented at a conference on the need for nursing education programs to respond to the needs of the elderly for specialized nursing care. Included in the volume are the following reports: "The Aging Society and Nursing Education: A National Perspective," by Daniel J. O'Neal,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Associate Degrees, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
National Indian Council on Aging, Albuquerque, NM. – 1979
Focusing on the physical well-being and personal environment of the Indian elderly, the conference attracted 3,000 persons from 209 Indian tribes. Its program was organized into: (1) description of existing resources serving elderly Indians; (2) determination of the additional or remedial action required; and (3) identification of methodology for…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Conference Reports
National Association of State Boards of Education, Alexandria, VA. – 1991
In January 1991, the National School Readiness Task Force was formed to promote the national goal of assuring that all children start school ready to learn. This report presents the Task Force's considerations and recommendations based on research reviews and interviews with practitioners nationwide. Following a brief discussion of the Task Force…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Health, Community Involvement, Community Support
Campbell, Elizabeth – 1982
Because it is based on the premise that learning is a lifelong process and that citizen involvement is essential to neighborhood problem solving, community education is particularly attuned to the current needs of cities and can be a major vehicle for cities attempting to provide convenient, comprehensive health services in an efficient,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Bilingual Education, Community Education, Community Health Services
