Describes 10 modules for primary care practitioners on health promotion/disease prevention for the elderly on these topics: Alzheimer's disease in minorities, dehydration, diabetes, elder abuse, geriatric nutrition, oncology, oral health in long-term care, incontinence, injury prevention, and physical activity. These areas are significant for…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched a national public education campaign focusing on the problem of injuries related to playground equipment. The article presents several of its recommendations for playground safety and provides instructions for obtaining a free brochure. (SM)

The health care system should focus on health promotion and disease prevention; the nursing curriculum should be revised to reflect this emphasis. (SK)

Discusses development and evaluation of community-based, telephone intervention suicide prevention centers. Reviews evidence regarding effectiveness of these centers and presence of causal relationship between crisis counseling exposure and suicide rate reduction. Offers cautions and recommendations. Examines model of health promotion program…

Issues of aging and elder care are growing in importance. Policy and strategy should focus on prevention and health promotion. Affordable, accessible care balanced between home and institutions must be available everywhere. Education and training in elder care and changing the attitudes of the public about aging are essential. (SK)

Briefly reviews illustrative literature on willingness or unwillingness of older adults to participate in clinical trials, health promotion/disease prevention initiatives, and health programs to maintain or improve functioning of chronically ill older adults. Review provides overview of participation of older adults in health programs and…

Naturally occurring differences rather than ethnic categories are being used to tailor strategies in a three-year senior-community health-promotion intervention. A survey of persons 60-years and over (N=798) identified "New Anglos,""Old Anglos," and "Hispanics" population groups. Demographic differences in the use of health services are reported.…

Describes sessions in two schools that focused on recent work with 2,857 children in Europe researching the children's perceptions of sun on skin. Investigates children's ideas about skin on different parts of the body, which was most vulnerable to the sun, and different types and colors. (Author/CCM)

Asthma patients can benefit from 20 to 30 minutes of exercise at 60 to 85% of maximum heart rate several times a week. Improved fitness can reduce airway reactivity and medication use. The capacity to exercise requires good general control of asthma. Patients must learn to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction by using inhaled medications…

Two antismoking advertisements produced in Scotland, one using a fear appeal, the other a positive image, were compared using an interview questionnaire. Subjects' (N=394) preferences and advertising effectiveness were studied. Findings are discussed in terms of psychosocial theories, and a "Preference Model" is proposed. (Author/EMK)

This review of the literature examines the effects of blue light (or near UV - ultraviolet), especially that given off by black-light tubes, often used with children with visual impairments. It finds a long-term danger of retinal and lens damage and offers six practical suggestions which emphasize using proper filters and limiting exposure to…

The Saskatchewan Heart Health Program's approach to assessment of the learning needs of health promotion contacts included developing of survey instruments based on think-tank discussions and profiling of the target audience. The approach blended formal and informal, qualitative and quantitative methods and included collaboration with learners.…

A community health partnership was formed in a sparsely populated rural area designated as medically underserved. Health service providers and educational institutions worked together to provide health and safety events for farm and ranch families, including health screening, educational seminars, and opportunities for immunizations. Family…

To compensate for an unhealthy food environment, foods high in calories, fat, or sugar could be subjected to special taxes, with costs of healthful foods subsidized. This paper reviews state tax laws, identifying 19 states and cities that levy such taxes. These taxes raise about $1 billion annually. The paper proposes using such revenues to fund…

Interviews with nine Scottish nurses educated under the Project 2000 health-model curriculum indicated that they perceived health promotion has psychosocial aspects, wanted to involve patients in care management, felt their education prepared them for health promotion in hospitals, and thought their clinical placements helped develop the necessary…