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Harris (Louis) and Associates, Inc., New York, NY. – 1987
The results of a national survey conducted by Louis Harris and Associates for "Prevention" Magazine on American health practices are presented in this report. The following topics are covered: (1) changes in health-promoting behavior 1984-1987; (2) steps people take, or fail to take, for better health; (3) exercise and weight control by adults;…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Drinking, Drug Use, Exercise
Battafarano, Annette M. – 1985
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…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Dietetics, Disease Control, Health Education
Lumsden, Linda S. – OSSC Bulletin, 1990
Challenges inherent in providing AIDS/HIV education programs to reduce student involvement in behaviors that place them at risk are examined in this bulletin. Chapter 1 highlights some of the limitations of many existing programs and offers strategies for strengthening educational efforts. Chapter 2 explores some of the factors that affect whether…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, At Risk Persons, Disease Control
Zoffmann, H.; And Others – 1986
The problem of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Europe and public health measures that can be taken to reduce the spread of infection are discussed. These guidelines cover: the magnitude of the problem in Europe, the virus and its mode of transmission, major clinical features of the disease, laboratory tests, possibilities of…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Coordination, Data Collection, Disease Control
Child Day Care Association of St. Louis, MO. – 1985
These booklets offer to infant/toddler group care programs complete guidelines for (1) safety and health and (2) minimum equipment inventory. The introduction to the safety and health guidelines stresses that adults should be alert and prepare the environment to minimize risks. Children then will be able to explore and play freely and safely.…
Descriptors: Cleaning, Day Care Centers, Disease Control, Early Childhood Education
Carraway, Cassandra Todd – 1988
A study was conducted to determine the current Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) policies, educational programs, and services for students, faculty, and staff in the 106 California community colleges; to predict the impact AIDS education and related services are likely to have on the colleges; to recommend appropriate action for the Los…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrative Policy, Community Colleges, Counseling Services

Public Health Service (DHHS), Rockville, MD. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. – 1983
This annotated bibliography of health promotion materials describes pamphlets, films, and posters for the general public and contains program guidelines, directories, and technical papers of interest to health professionals. To compile this volume, each Public Health Service agency selected, from among its publications, those which offer…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Disease Control, Educational Resources, Health Education
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of School Health Education and Services. – 1982
This handbook was developed by the Bureau of School Health Education and Services of the New York State Education Department to provide school authorities with a guide for an effective school immunization program. It offers direction for local development of immunization policies and procedures, an overview of effective program activities, a…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
American Dental Association, Chicago, IL. – 1980
Prevention of dental disease is the key to improving the nation's oral health. The American Dental Association (ADA) program of prevention and control of dental disease through improved access to comprehensive care concentrates on those who have special difficulties in receiving care: the poor, the elderly, the handicapped, the institutionalized…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Dental Health, Dentists, Disabilities
Sanders, Eleonora, Ed.; And Others – 1979
Intended for use by adult education teachers of all kinds, social workers, physicians, nurses, and parents, this publication contains 16 short papers concerning the well-being of Malaysian children in particular and of all children in general. Covered by the papers are issues such as responsible parenthood; the nutritional need and status of…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Children, Communicable Diseases, Disabilities
Public Health Service (DHEW), Cincinnati, OH. – 1969
Instructors of civilian and/or military food service employees are given suggestions for the flexible use of this guide, then receive more detailed guidelines for grouping trainees, managing classes, planning lessons, and adapting the food service course to various groups and teaching situations. Specific content (principles to be taught) and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Disease Control, Dishwashing, Educational Media
Wilson, Charles C., Ed. – 1964
A comprehensive guide for health procedures in small and large school systems, this volume emphasizes the need for coordination of school efforts with those of parents, departments of health, private practitioners of medicine and dentistry, and community health agencies. Particular attention is given to the role of the teacher in school health…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disease Control, Emergency Programs, Hygiene
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Secondary Curriculum Development. – 1969
This health curriculum guide, intended for use in grades ten through twelve, addresses itself to disease prevention and control concepts which are particularly relevant to the adolescent's physical health needs. The contents of the guide are presented in outline form and cover source of injection, preventing the spread of communicable diseases,…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Curriculum Guides, Disease Control, Educational Media

Bui huy Bao; And Others – 1965
This is the teaching guide accompanying the elementary health instructional program designed for children at the first grade level in Vietnam. The goal is to integrate the school program with the realities of the health conditions in the community. The teaching method outlined in the guide is based on three principals: (1) preparation at home, (2)…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Elementary Education, First Aid, Health

Yarber, William L.; Newschwander, Gregg E. – Educational Horizons, 1987
Consists of two articles on the topics of (1) sexually transmitted diseases and (2) acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Yarber discusses how these topics should be taught to young people, with emphasis on health education as opposed to morality. Newschwander states the facts related to AIDS, including risks of enrolling infected students.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Behavioral Objectives, Disease Control