Notes usual presumption that pregnant adolescents are in good health but suffer from socioeconomic and cultural disadvantages, which the pregnancy will exacerbate. Presents case study to illustrate how problems of pregnant adolescent are more complex when she also has a severe medical handicap and when medical problems interact with the…

Studied 79 nursing home residents who were expected to return to community. Only 16 percent of subjects did not return to community: two chose to remain in nursing home, four had no willing family caregivers, and two quickly deteriorated. Results did not support notion of iatrogenesis. (Author/NB)

A nutrition education curriculum, which emphasized the importance of a low-salt, low-fat, and increased complex carbohydrate diet for cardiovascular health, was pilot tested on third and fourth graders. At posttest, participating students reported significant, positive eating pattern changes while students in the control group did not. (Author/MT)

Addresses the tragedy of crib deaths, giving particular attention to causes, prevention, and medical research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Gives anecdotal accounts of coping strategies used by parents and families of SIDS infants. (DT)

Reports four basic strategies of the current child survival revolution in the world: use of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) for preventing and treating diarrheal dehydration (the biggest single killer of children in the modern world), growth monitoring to prevent child malnutrition, breast-feeding, and immunization to provide protection against six…

Discusses the ways in which physical and mental health became the concerns of educators. Describes the evolution of classes for children who were found to be retarded in the early 1900s. Reviews the history and development of mental health services in schools, which eventually led to school guidance programs. (BH)

Research indicates that socially supportive relationships and effective social networks have therapeutic value in mental and physical health. Counselors and psychologists believe support facilitates coping. Examines definitions, constructs, and theories of social support and summarizes studies concerning recently devised scales for measuring…

This article offers a perspective on the present and future status of the health and fitness of Americans. Many advances have been made in the areas of health and fitness, but heart disease and obesity are still major health problems. (DF)

Reviews a survey of asbestos in the schools and the status of asbestos regulations enforcement policy. Reviews the status of asbestos litigation and recovery of abatement costs. Provides suggestions for choosing asbestos abatement contractors. (MD)

Decisions on school asbestos litigation are complex. Outlines strategies for deciding whether to consider filing suits against asbestos manufacturers individually or in the class action suit. (MD)

The effects of more frequent reminders of the basic routine and of the differences between screening and extended examinations were studied. It was hypothesized that more frequent reminders would both improve the recall of the routine and increase the time difference between screening and extended examinations. (LBH)

Outdoor adventure education programs may offer opportunities for improving overall wellness beyond the realm of physical fitness. A hypothetical framework is presented as follows: (1) outdoor adventure experiences provide individuals with opportunities to be truly challenged; (2) success in challenging situations builds self-efficacy and…

This study was to develop an air sampling device capable of classifying large quantities of airborne particulate matter into discrete size fractions. Such fractionation will facilitate chemical analysis of the various particulate pollutants and thereby provide a more realistic assessment of the effects of particulate matter on human beings. (BL)

Poor children can never benefit from education as much as they should because they lack good nutrition, sleep and clean dwellings which enable one to realize one's full potential. (Author/AF)