Wichita State administrators share their experience of a recent air crash - and what they learned from it - in hopes of eliminating the confusion surrounding college air operations. (Editor)

A brief review of many advances in medicine made during the past 35 years and of many developments for future progress. (RD)

The article considers eight myths related to primary prevention of children's psychosocial disorders, including that prevention reduces costs and will improve adult health. Potentially helpful intervention approaches are described. Journal available from American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, P.O. Box 1034, Evanston, IL 60204 (CL)

A 1982 conference reviewed research on different prevention strategies (including perinatal support programs, parent education, and mutual aid programs) for different population groups in child abuse. It was concluded that prevention strategies must consider individual and unique values, norms, and socialization patterns of different cultural and…

Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

Stresses that health psychology should (1) adopt a community or public health perspective, rather than an individual disease or individual treatment model, and (2) focus on prevention, rather than on curative services. (Author/GC)

The preventive maintenance program for Oakland (California) public schools has full-time traveling teams of carpenters, painters, and a plumber, augmented by electricians and glaziers. Scheduled visits are made to every site twice a year. (Author/MLF)

Results suggest that smoking prevention can be achieved in junior high school by using older peers as models and teachers, and a student centered curriculum using role rehearsal and public commitment. (Author/DB)

Reviews the research on racial prejudice, suggests how the findings can be applied to reduce prejudice, and poses some questions for further research. (MLF)

Safety guidelines for each phase of a karate practice session are presented to provide an accident-free and safe environment for teaching karate in a physical education or traditional karate training program. (JMF)

A model for comparing risks to resources with exposures to hazards is described and then applied to the physical educator. (JMF)

Presents a framework for preventive action on federal, state and local levels. Obstacles to the provision of preventive services are indicated and lines of action in the areas of policy, legislation, and program capacity building are recommended. (Author/RH)