Discusses the concept of public health education and its affinity with the development of the community. Presents the opinions of various authorities or the fundamental opinions of the development of the community. Underlines the importance of these principles for the direction and evaluation of programs. (RR)

The projects suggested in this collection of activities have a dual emphasis on: (1) inquiry by the students, using methods of social science, into health and health care in the community; and (2) the communication by the students of their observations and conclusions to the community at large or to selected groups or agencies within the…

This article presents the major issues, trends, interpretations, and difficulties facing Primary Health Care (PHC) personnel in taking the drastic steps required to reform the health care system. The author argues that PHC aims to enable people to take responsibility for their own health and further the redistribution of resources. (SSH)