Explains the comprehensive program conducted at the San Mateo Union High School District which is designed to reduce the dropout rate. (LN)

Ocular defects of congenital rubella are discussed, and the current status of the development of the rubella vaccine and the immunization program is summarized. (KW)

Studies concerned with suicidal behavior in children and adolescents are reviewed in terms of demographic and background characteristics, antecedents, methods and motivation, management, prognosis, and prevention. (MP)

Three primary kinds of crime occurring in park settings--behavioral conflicts, crimes against property, and crimes against persons--are described. Suggestions for developing solutions and prevention techniques are included. (CJ)

A structural framework is provided for a responsive athletic injury control program, the Health Supervision Loop in Sport. The use of certified athletic trainers is recommended to lessen the risk of sport-related injuries. (FG)

When the economy improves, strikes will increase as workers strive for their share in the new wealth. It is up to training directors to push hard for company-wide strike-avoidance programs. (Author)

Identifies and analyzes three basic policy issues that pose limits to the practice of primary prevention in social work. These issues are the identification of clients, the unanticipated consequences of intervention, and the profession's capacity to implement primary prevention. Discusses formulation of primary prevention policies. (Author)

The relationship between the development of tooth decay and the diet includes a multitude of variables other than sugar. However, the frequency with which food is consumed and its consistency or stickiness may be primary contributors to the development of dental caries. (JN)

Argues that the most important new frontier in the prevention of drug abuse is parent power. Marijuana use is a wave whose peak has passed. If this is true it will be less the result of efforts of drug abuse professionals than the direct result of outrage coming from American parents. (Author/BEF)

Explains the need for accelerated deacidification practices at the Public Archives of Canada. Methods mentioned which prevent acid attack are aqueous and nonaqueous deacidification, gaseous deacidification solutions, and mass deacidification. The process of mass deacidification, developed at a pilot plant, is compared to workings of a refrigerator…

Discusses some of the major causes of accidents in childhood: road trauma, drowning, burns, and poisoning. Also, briefly indicates methods to reduce such accidents. (CM)

Briefly describes examples of innovative sex education programs for teenagers which are characterized by the involvement of teenagers, parents and community groups working together. (SS)

Reviews the impact of repetitive stress injuries in the workplace, the nature of those injuries, and what teachers can do to help prevent the development of such injuries by teaching proper keyboarding techniques. (Author/JOW)