Presents a literature review of the detection, survival, and destruction of viruses in wastewater sludges, covering publications of 1976-77. This review includes these topics: (1) detection methodology; (2) viruses in sludge, shellfish, and aerosols; and (3) indicators of viruses. A list of 59 references is also presented. (HM)

Assesses the scope of technological hazard burden in the United States. Discusses the technological impacts on ecosystems and reviews technological hazards in an historical perspective. (MA)

Focuses on the federal regulatory effort. Surveys the problems of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Includes the major goals of the agency, its organization, performance, problems, and suggested solutions. (MA)

This study focuses on teenagers seeking care from a public venereal disease clinic and describes selected demographic characteristics, identifies reasons and factors causing them to seek clinic care, and identifies sources from which they received information concerning the clinic. (MJB)

Presents the dispute over allowing private patients to be treated in the National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals in Great Britain. (HM)

The use of chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant in water is being considered by the EPA. This article presents a summary of the known published reports concerning health effects of chlorine dioxide on animal and human populations. (Author/MA)

Recommendations are given for an educational program in human genetics. The ultimate goal of the program is the development of attitudes that foster effective decision-making about matters of personal health. An interdisciplinary approach is suggested. (MA)

Discusses the health hazards resulting from chemical additions of many common products such as cough syrups, food dyes, and cosmetics. Steps being taken to protect consumers from these health hazards are included. (MDR)

A thorough discussion of methods of evaluating the potential for transmission of foodborne pathogens and effectiveness of preventive activities are presented. (BB)

The nature of Health Systems Agencies (HSA's) and the role of environmental health professionals in one particular agency is reviewed with the hope that environmental health professionals throughout the country will be encouraged to participate in HSA's in their areas. (BB)

A discussion of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's past and present efforts in pesticide control certification and registration is given. (MDR)

The events leading up to the present polio vaccination procedures and policies are presented. This short history is then compared to the swine flu vaccination program. (MA)

Recent policy changes resulting from interaction with National Cancer Institute-funded rehabilitation projects have led to more lenient procedures of client eligibility. Although referral rates have increased, state and federal programs are still underused because of age of patients, alternative cancer programs, and lack of physician referral.…

Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)

In this speech to the annual meeting of the American College Health Association, health care services, including Medicare and the role of federal government, are discussed. (JD)