Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, is the common eye infection in the United States. Noting that children under age 5 are the most susceptible and that the early school and child care setting is the ideal place for these germs to thrive, this children's book, written in both Spanish and English, explains how conjunctivitis germs (pinkeye) can be spread…

The purpose of this paper is to provide the beginning counselor with an overview of prevention concepts. Prevention is a relatively new emphasis in community efforts to stem the rising costs of substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. The paper discusses agent, host, and environmental prevention models and how they relate to causal theories…

While a great deal has been written on domestic violence, the focus has been primarily on the violence of men against their current or former wives or girlfriends. Yet studies have shown that partner abuse is as common and severe among same-sex couples as among heterosexual couples. This book examines a broad range of issues that confront victims…

The current thrust to improve health care should be secondary; the main objective should be disease prevention--this is the best solution to the crisis in health care. (JA)

Author feels that reasons for non-participation and dropout do not reside exclusively within the participant, and stresses the role of educational environment. (GB)

Describes a successful high school dropout prevention program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. (JF)

Article lists several common playground hazards and suggests a student made film on the subject of playground safety. (GB)

Article explains safety training in terms of what, why, cost, and planning. (GB)

As a result of a recent nursing home tragedy, new questions have been raised and new testing methods have been established to determine the safety versus flammability of carpeting. (Editor)

The study demonstrated that it is possible to use a standardized inventory to identify and work with both potential male and female delinquents in order to prevent delinquency. (Author)

Medical aspects of aging are discussed and measures recommended to prevent the development of chronic disease, noted to be the great problem with older patients. (KW)

Data were cited to emphasize stated research needs in prevention of blindness. (CB)