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Download full textBlachman, Dara; Laughlin, Lynda; Lukacs, Susan; Pastor, Patricia; Howie, LaJeana; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Baum, Katrina; Lopez, Marsha; Jekielek, Susan; Nord, Mark; Morisi, Teri; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Colpe, Lisa; Fungwe, Thomas; Ghandour, Reem – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2009
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being" provides annual updates on the well-being of children and families in the United States across a range of domains. A more detailed report alternates every other year with a condensed version that highlights selected indicators. This year, the Forum is publishing the full report…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Well Being, Social Environment, Physical Environment
Direct linkMelnyk, Bernadette M.; Jacobson, Diana; Kelly, Stephanie; O'Haver, Judith; Small, Leigh; Mays, Mary Z. – Journal of School Health, 2009
Background: Obesity and mental health disorders are 2 major public health problems in American adolescents, with prevalence even higher in Hispanic teens. Despite the rapidly increasing incidence and adverse health outcomes associated with overweight and mental health problems, very few intervention studies have been conducted with adolescents to…
Descriptors: Empowerment, Obesity, Nutrition, Attention Control
Lindsey, Billie J.; Fabiano, Patricia; Stark, Chris – College Student Journal, 2009
This study examined depression among a random sample of students (N = 618) enrolled in a medium size university in the Pacific Northwest who responded to the American College Health Association's National College Health Assessment. The results indicated that one in four students experienced depression in the past year and men were as likely as…
Descriptors: Pain, Learning Disabilities, Drinking, Depression (Psychology)
Lee, Gloria K.; Lopata, Christopher; Volker, Martin A.; Thomeer, Marcus L.; Nida, Robert E.; Toomey, Jennifer A.; Chow, Sabrina Y.; Smerbeck, Audrey M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
The physical and mental health-related quality of life (QOL) of 89 parents of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASDs) was compared to the health-related QOL of 46 parents of children without disabilities. Parents completed a packet of surveys measuring demographics, parenting stress, coping, resources, and QOL. Results of…
Descriptors: Family Income, Autism, Quality of Life, Physical Health
Dura-Vila, G.; Hodes, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: This study examined whether service utilisation among children with intellectual disability (ID) varied by ethnic cultural group. Method: Survey carried out in four special schools in London. Information was provided by school teachers using case files, and 242 children aged 7 to 17 years with mild and moderate ID were identified.…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Ethnic Groups
Wells, Margaret – Journal of Rural Health, 2009
Context: Identifying ways to meet the health care needs of older adults is important because their numbers are increasing and they often have more health care issues. High resilience level may be one factor that helps older adults adjust to the hardships associated with aging. Rural community-dwelling older adults often face unique challenges such…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Access to Health Care, Older Adults, Measures (Individuals)
Becker, Craig M.; Adams, Troy; Orr, Caroline; Quilter, Lyndsay – Health Educator, 2008
Sleep problems have become epidemic and traditional research has discovered many causes of poor sleep. The purpose of this study was to complement existing research by using a salutogenic or health origins framework to investigate the correlates of good sleep. The analysis for this study used the National College Health Assessment data that…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Physical Activities, Pain, Sleep
Brown, Gregory A.; Lynott, Frank; Heelan, Kate A. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2008
When students analyze and present original data they have collected, and hence have a cultivated sense of curiosity about the data, student learning is enhanced. It is often difficult to provide students an opportunity to practice their skills, use their knowledge, and gain research experiences during a typical course laboratory. This article…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities
Ranson, Kenna E.; Urichuk, Liana J. – Early Child Development and Care, 2008
Initial progress has been made in the conceptualization and study of attachment stability over time, and substantial evidence has accumulated on the association between attachment classification and biopsychosocial functioning (including social-emotional competence, cognition, physical health and mental health). The literature supports the…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Attachment Behavior, Classification, Child Development
Szymanski, Dawn M.; Kashubeck-West, Susan; Meyer, Jill – Counseling Psychologist, 2008
This article provides an integrated critical review of the literature on internalized heterosexism/internalized homophobia (IH), its measurement, and its psychosocial correlates. It describes the psychometric properties of six published measures used to operationalize the construct of IH. It also critically reviews empirical studies on correlates…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Intimacy, Psychometrics, Homosexuality
Peer reviewedDubos, Rene – American Scholar, 1975
Author evaluated the effects of energy on a system of living. (RK)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Electricity, Energy Conservation, Human Living
Gettman, Larry R. – 1973
Presented is a fitness profile designed to identify the individual athlete's strengths and weaknesses. Specifically, the areas of fitness examined are a) muscular strength; b) cardiovascular respiratory function; c) body composition; and d) motor abilities, agility, and speed. The procedures in the testing program involve the following: a) the…
Descriptors: Motor Reactions, Muscular Strength, Physical Fitness, Physical Health
Peer reviewedPTA Today, 1986
The presence of asbestos health hazards in the schools is particulary serious since children exposed to asbestos are more likely to develop cancer than adults similarly exposed. Health risks of asbestos, scope of the problem, and asbestos testing are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Asbestos, Elementary Secondary Education, Hazardous Materials, Physical Health
Peer reviewedDiStefano, Vincent J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1986
Osteochondritis dissecans, a lesion found most often on the femur at the knee joint, occurs most frequently in active adolescents. This article describes treatment for preadolescents, adolescents, and adults. Osteochondritus dissecans of the patella is also presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Injuries, Medical Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS), Atlanta, GA. – 2001
This book is designed to help coaches, school administrators, and state and local health departments reach out to young people with messages about the importance of choosing a healthy, active, and tobacco-free lifestyle. The playbook is filled with examples of successful tobacco-free policies, media campaigns, and education programs that will…
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Health Education, Physical Health
