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Hercberg, Serge – Children in the Tropics, 1990
Nutritional anemia is believed to be the most widespread nutritional disorder in the world. While it generally affects developing countries, developed countries are also affected to an extent sufficient to justify the implementation of preventive measures at a national level. This report focuses on iron and folate deficiencies, which are by far…
Descriptors: Anemia, Child Health, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Richards, Jef I. – 1987
Because recent restrictive changes in cigarette advertising laws have unknown consequences for advertisers, this report outlines the history of the controversy over whether to allow cigarette advertisements, explores its legal status with respect to First Amendment rights for advertisers, and considers potential solutions to the conflict between…
Descriptors: Advertising, Federal Regulation, Freedom of Speech, Mass Media Effects
Download full textOffice of the Surgeon General (DHHS/PHS), Washington, DC. – 1986
This report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) offers information on: (1) the medical definition of AIDS; (2) signs and symptoms; (3) the present situtation regarding the number of cases of AIDS and how the disease is transmitted; (4) how to protect oneself from AIDS; (5) what behavior is safe; and (6) what is currently understood about…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Drug Abuse
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1987
The Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources' amendment of the Public Health Service Act (S. 1220) regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is presented. The amendment provides for a comprehensive program of education, information, risk reduction, training, prevention, treatment, care, and research of AIDS. This volume includes a…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Federal Legislation, Health Education, Health Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1988
This document presents testimonies from the Congressional hearing examining the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) crisis and its impact on teenagers. Opening remarks from Representatives George Miller, Dan Coats, Ted Weiss, Ron Packard, and J. Roy Rowland stress the importance of determining how to protect adolescents from AIDS. C. Everett…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Health Education, Hearings
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Div. of Human Resources. – 1989
The operations and effectiveness of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling and testing programs were reviewed. CDC officials were interviewed; documents pertaining to CDC counseling and testing programs were obtained; and public health departments receiving CDC funds in Colorado, Massachusetts, New…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Services, Federal Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1987
The text of a Senate hearing called to review federal efforts combating acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is presented in this document. Opening statements reviewing the AIDS crisis are given by Senators Edward Kennedy and Lowell Weicker, Jr. Prepared statements are included by Senators Orrin Hatch and Ted Stevens. David Baltimore and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Federal Programs
Sever, John L. – 1982
This paper summarizes the major advances achieved by research in the fields of infectious diseases and immunizations during the 1970s, and delineates directions for future research in these fields. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Immunization Programs, Literature Reviews
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1982
These hearings examine the problem of lead poisoning in children and explore the consequences of the transfer of funds for lead-screening efforts to the maternal child health block grant. Lead toxicity is described as probably the most significant and pervasive environmental illness in the United States. Testimony asserts that the effect of the…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Environmental Influences, Financial Needs, Health Needs
PDF pending restorationCenters for Disease Control (DHHS/PHS), Atlanta, GA. – 1984
A survey is presented of recently published periodical literature in the field of vaccine-preventable diseases. Information is provided on writings about: (1) measles; (2) rubella; (3) influenza; (4) diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus; and (5) other vaccine-preventable diseases. For each disease general information is covered, as well as clinical and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Immunization Programs
Peer reviewedBryan, Frank L. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1974
Describes procedures used to evaluate foodborne disease hazards that exist in food service establishments, lists the factors that have contributed to foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States, and presents a form that has been devised to facilitate the evaluation of these factors. (JR)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Evaluation, Food, Food Service
Peer reviewedSkipper, James K., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1974
The importance of incorporating Professional Standards Review Organizations (PSRO) and related material in the medical curriculum during a phase of the one-month clerkship in community and family medicine is discussed. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Family Health, Federal Legislation, Higher Education, Internship Programs
Peer reviewedCipolla, John J. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1974
This report describes Oregon's use of the system of Management By Objectives (M.B.O.) to improve the decision-making process and allow better utilization of available resources in the management of public health programs. Included is th Program P.O.M.E., the Daily Activity Report, the Monthly Accomplishments and M.B.O. objectives. (MLB)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Environment, Environmental Technicians, Health Education
Peer reviewedHerschman, Arthur – Science, 1974
Topics covered in the upcoming AAAS Annual Meeting on "Science and the Quality of Life" are outlined and briefly discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Food, Life Style
Sparrow, Margaret W. – Training and Development Journal, 1974
Suggestions for involving the National League of Nursing in community planning for health care are proposed. (AG)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Health Services, Community Involvement, Community Planning
