Nutrition is well-recognized as a necessary component of educational programs for physicians. This is to be valued in that of all factors affecting health in the United States, none is more important than nutrition. This can be argued from various perspectives, including health promotion, disease prevention, and therapeutic management. In all…

The increase in the incidence and mortality rates of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for Americans in the United States suggests that health communicators need to reach sexually active Americans with prevention information. If successful interpersonal communication skills can be cultivated,…

Information about the relationship between water and health is provided in this module. Topics considered include: (1) the various uses of water; (2) water demand of individuals in certain communities; (3) water sources; (4) water cycle; (5) pure water; (6) water pollution, focusing on pollution resulting from heat, chemicals, radioactive…

These guidelines for effective school health education to prevent the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases, were developed to help school personnel and others plan, implement, and evaluate educational efforts to prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality associated with AIDS and other human…

Project HAPPIER (Health Awareness Patterns Preventing Illnesses and Encouraging Responsibility) is assembling a consortium of representatives from departments of education in Minnesota, Arizona, Massachusetts, Georgia, Texas, Washington, Florida, California, and Puerto Rico to develop curriculum units for migrant children for teaching health…

In September 1987, a task force met to review and prepare recommendations on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) training needs within the public health field. Representatives on the task force included public health leaders from academia, state agencies, city and local health departments, public health associations, and individuals with…

The central theme of this book is that each person is responsible for his or her own physical well-being. It offers factual knowledge of which forms of behavior are beneficial and why and emphasizes the need for positive motivation toward healthful living. The major categories covered in 24 chapters are: (1) emotional and neurological health; (2)…

These health curriculum guidelines were designed for teachers of students in kindergarten through second grade. Five major topics are covered: 1) anatomy, physiology, physical fitness; 2) mental health, family and peer relationships; 3) disease and mental health; 4) nutrition; and 5) consumer health, safety and chemical substances. Suggested…

Described are basic laboratory methods for diagnosing and investigating diseases of importance to developing countries. Intended primarily for the training of technicians who will work in peripheral laboratories, the manual is designed so that student laboratory assistants can be taught to use it with minimal supervision from a teacher. The…

This document presents transcripts and prepared statements of hearings held on November 3-13, 1975 that pertain to national health education and disease prevention, as outlined in House bills H.R. 8278, H.R. 5839, H.R. 7050, H.R. 3205, and H.R. 4444. These bills were written to provide authority for health information, education, and promotion…

A useful common reference in providing professionally appropriate care of laboratory animals for scientific institutions is presented. Recommendations are based on scientific principles, expert opinion, and experience with methods and practices that have proved to be consistent with quality. A selected bibliography is included in periodicals and…

Although Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a relatively simple medical problem, it is complicated by fear, ignorance, and uncertainty. Many colleges have a much bigger problem with fear than with the virus itself. Information dissemination through college AIDS-education programs is a major challenge. (MSE)

Claims that the lifetime cost of medicare per acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient will not exceed $80,000, an amount similar to the cost of treating other serious illnesses. Argues that the total projected costs for treating AIDS patients between 1981 and 1991 will not exceed $22 billion. (TW)

Discusses the importance of education as the primary response of higher education to the epidemic associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Focuses on the personal, social and institutional issues that bear on AIDS education on college campuses and the important features of AIDS education programs. (TW)

This book is designed for middle school students to learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork, independent research, hands-on investigations, and…