This article discusses the development of volunteer programs in clinical and social treatment and prevention areas and analyzes the need for professional supervision of such programs. (Author)

Mental health professionals and nonprofessionals observed an interview with a healthy man after hearing mental health professionals characterize him as psychotic and both professional and nonprofessional subjects tended to diagnose the man as mentally ill. The biasing effect of prestige suggestion is discussed in terms of the efficacy of diagnosis…

This report describes a year long undergraduate course in community mental health, combining didactic and practicum elements. Reactions of installations and participants are reviewed and implications of this type of course model and orientation to training are considered. (Author)

Discusses books and laws relevant to public health and the environment. Published in the late 1950s and after, the books discuss environmental issues in the late 19th century, the early 20th century, and the present. Topics include cholera epidemics, health hazards from patent medicines, wilderness, conservation, population, land use, and…

Environmental quality is essential for all human activities. The relationship of environmental issues to other societal concerns such as the economy, agricultural productivity, and human health must be considered or human populations will perish. (WB)

Described are the various components of the total college or university community and their associated environmental health and safety problems. Included are food service, insect and rodent control, multi-use athletic facilities, housing, laboratory animal facilities, laboratory biosafety, radiological health, fire protection, and emergency…

Inflation and hospital cost containment, a national health plan, and preventive medicine are discussed at the 57th meeting of the American College Health Association. (JD)

The decision to mass immunize the public against Swine Flu was based on odds that had been calculated from variables of unknown magnitude. (JD)

The problems and successes of a community immunization program for childhood diseases are described. (JD)

Discusses control of poliomyelitis and influenza by live and killed virus vaccines. Considered are the etiological agents, pathogenic mechanisms and epidemiology of each disease. Reviews recent scientific studies of the diseases. Recommends use of killed virus vaccines in controlling both diseases. (CS)

Eight principles are provided to help the sanitarian cope effectively with the emotional reactions of distraught persons to whom bad news is being/has been conveyed. (BT)

Child Abuse is examined from an epidemiological viewpoint. (RW)

Presents commentary in response to the main articles of this target issue. Argues that the bigger picture that makes it essential to rethink school psychology must be derived from broader policy, practice, and research frameworks. Therefore, the authors seek to reflect on and push beyond the overall message conveyed by the three papers. (GCP)

Summarizes the epidemiology of AIDS in children in the United States reported cumulatively from 1982 through September 1996, presenting rates for 1995, and discussing HIV surveillance and reporting for children. The data show that the incidence of perinatally acquired AIDS has declined, a trend that probably reflects the effect of perinatal ZDV…

Summarizes recommendations of a conference focused on how veterinary education needs to change to meet the challenges ahead related to biodefense and public health. Presents results of seven sections, each dealing with a major issue related to veterinary medical education. (SLD)