A literature review was conducted to examine the major curricula and instructional materials dealing with cancer etiology and prevention. Information is provided on background of cancer prevention, knowledge and attitudes of adolescents, and a justification for cancer education in schools. Recommendations for action are offered. (Author/DF)

Current trends in park maintenance are overviewed, including maintenance impact statements, avoidance of cost through efficient use and national resource conservation, horticultural accomplishments that influence maintenance management, and vandalism prevention. (CB)

The incidence of hearing impairments caused by meningitis (8.7% of which 63% have profound hearing loss) suggests that universal vaccination at age 18 months could prevent at least 115 cases of hearing loss anuually in the United States. Reported prevalence rates were higher for blacks and for males. (Author/DB)

A dropout prevention program operated by the Federation Employment and Guidance Service has developed a communications arts class within the vocational curriculum that focuses on video production. Much of the classwork provides support to other classes in the vocational program. (CH)

Almost a quarter of disabling work injuries among school employees are caused by slips and falls. Outlines prevention steps and safety programs that can help lower the possibilities of accidents from falls in schools. (MD)

Discusses the way in which safety is measured in commercial terms. Focuses on costs, in time and money, of repair after an accident, the implied value of life such estimates carry, and the necessity to equalize the marginal costs of equivalent benefits. (AEM)

Studied Parents Anonymous (PA), organization created to provide support group services for families and to develop community awareness of child abuse and neglect, in order to describe function of PA to school counselors for their use as referral source and to determine program's impact on parents' self-concept, understanding of children, and…

The results of a five-year project that documented the problem of eye injuries in sports are reported; this project included a descriptive study. The article also reports the types and mechanisms of eye injuries which occurred and possible preventive measures. (JL)

Describes adolescent mental health in China as being the responsibility of the wider society and supported by social, educational, and health care resources. Mentions China's emphasis on community mental health care, where prevention and health promotion are priorities, and where mental health is considered in the context of an orderly socialist…

Student murder and suicide are traumatic experiences for schools. The first article explains how a Massachusetts high school coped with the murder of a popular student by her boyfriend, a classmate. The second article examines the adolescent suicide crisis and offers prevention strategies. (MLH)

The lack of adequate conceptualization of a public health strategy for alcohol abuse prevention contributes significantly to the problems of abuse in the black community. It is recommended that priority be given to the development of national policies on primary prevention services targeted for minority populations. (TJH)

Recent research on teacher effectiveness has attempted to integrate teaching and classroom management by emphasizing prevention over remediation. Conceptual and empirical advances in this approach--proactive classroom management--are reviewed. Focus is on establishing order in classrooms rather than responding to problems of disruptive/off-task…

Explores efforts to reduce the sexual transmission of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and specifically responds to those who urge sexual abstinence as the primary solution to the AIDS crisis. Concludes AIDS prevention requires persons to be more accepting of their sexuality, not less, and to be more deliberate, careful, and responsible…

Discusses ways to prevent adolescents from smoking by preparing them to deal with problematic situations. Focuses on problem-solving and decision-making skills. Prevention strategies are also discussed. (RB)

Addresses the relational clarification of child abuse prevention roles. Presents profiles for the Ministry of Education, school boards, school principals, classroom teachers, and discusses in detail the role of guidance personnel. Illustrates that the role profiles can be developed in the context of a general framework and its organizing…