Research on the possible effects of leisure time physical exercise on health status is presented. The interaction of this variable with health locus of control and perceived social support are summarized and implications for health educators are drawn. (JMF)

A role theoretical model for understanding changes in health and illness behaviors among college students is described. Behavior changes are related to the expectations of others in the college setting. (JMF)

Eight guidelines to assist health professionals in the preparation of a team field expedition are: (1) assess the activities; (2) consider the environment; (3) know orientation and preventive measures; (4) take food and water precautions; (5) know the team members; (6) prepare the pharmacy; (7) carry out the field operation; and (8) follow up…

An experimental and theoretical investigation into the range and nature of exposure of the nonsmoking public to respirable suspended particulates from cigarette smoke is reported. An assessment of public health policy implications is presented. (Author/RE)

Discusses some geographical and racial cancer patterns, the role of genetics in cancer, and methods for testing carcinogens. (MLH)

The effects of a serious disability on the housing and living arrangements of people over 60 years of age and their families are analyzed. Roughly half of all respondents indicate that housing changes are considered as a result of disability. (Author)

Themes that emerged during the author's doctoral research suggest the following: anatomically based drawings may be useful in the diagnosis of certain physical pathologies, and a combination of abstract and visual modes of thinking may aid a client's cognitive understanding and verbal description of physiological processes, which may in turn aid…

Evaluated 150 geriatric medical inpatients for psychological dysfunction. Found 27.3 percent of subjects had at least one psychological disorder and 15.3 percent of total sample had a depressive disorder. Comorbid depression was associated with greatest level of psychological distress and dysfunction, and with poorest physical health status.…

Investigated physical complaints and their relationship to school-related stress in two adolescent samples. Overall, the two groups complained of more physical symptoms than did adult sample. Positive correlation between body symptoms and test-trait anxiety was highly significant. Gender differences in reporting symptoms were apparent only in…

A study of the health and exercise habits of first-year dental students found that a large proportion had a healthy lifestyle and, somewhat more males than females, regular exercise. A significant negative correlation appeared between trait anxiety and physical activity level. Implications are discussed. (MSE)

The process of a 1992 consensus conference that examined relationships among physical activity, fitness, and health variables is described. The conference involved internationally known scientists with relevant expertise. The paper discusses potential sources of physical activity, the benefits of physical activity, the possible harmful effects of…

Data on the dose-response gradient for the relation of physical activity or physical fitness to health and function are reviewed, refuting the idea that physical activity programs are either exercise for health or for fitness and suggesting that the key factor is the total energy expenditure of the activity. (SM)

An intervention in Australia to improve the nutrition of 69 underweight, institutionalized persons (mean age 27) with multiple disabilities including severe intellectual disability involved an enriched diet for a year with increased energy density. Results included increased weight, improved vitamin and mineral levels, and fewer infections.…

Childhood experiences and long-term psychological outcomes were investigated with 10 adults, ages 33 through 71, who were self-identified victims of illness fabrication by a parent (Munchausen by Proxy). During childhood they felt unloved and unsafe and had emotional and physical problems. As adults, problems included insecurity, reality-testing…

Examined relationships between spousal variables and psychological well-being of husbands and wives in older couples (n=120). Spousal variables significantly predicted wives' well-being with three most influential predictor variables being husbands' perception of the marriage, positive dimension of well-being, and physical health. Spousal…