Publication of the international agencies of the United Nations system, thru 1971, that refer to man, world natural resources, the environment and population trends are arranged according to subject matter. Within most categories, entries are arranged by geographical area. Descriptive annotations are provided for each of the more than 1200…

Health educators can play a very significant role in improving health status in the United States by fostering a belief in individuals that health behavior can and should be self-directed, and that people can understand more about health and thereby take more responsibility for their own health. (DS)

Presents a literature review of lake eutrophication, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) nutrients sources; (2) lake manipulation and nutrient control; (3) aquatic macrophytes; and (4) nutrients, productivity, and biological interactions. A list of 69 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of the disease outbreaks caused by drinking polluted water, covering publications of 1976-77. Some of the waterborn outbreaks included are: (1) cholera; (2) gastroenteritis; (3) giardiasis; and (4) typhoid fever and salmonellosis. A list of 66 references is also presented. (HM)

Several methods are reviewed for assessing the risk to humans of wastewater and sludge application. Methods for removing pathogens and chemicals from wastewater are compared. (BB)

Examines models for hazard management and the constraints associated with them. Suggests ways of improving hazard management. (MA)

Discusses the origin, development, and future of the Office of Health Information and Health Promotion (OHIHP) established in 1976. Inadequate funding has prevented the OHIHP from executing plans for educating the public in better nutrition practices. (MA)

Analyses suggest that monthly rate of change in rat complaints is best explained by procedures which increase agency visibility, time-dependent cycles dictated by agency operation and intervention, and dynamics of a rat population. Effective rat control occurs when blocks are environmentally improved and annual cycle links weakened. (Author/MA)

This is a report on a water treatment conference. Drinking water contaminant removal and dual (potable and nonpotable) water supply are spotlighted. (BB)

Discusses air and water pollution problems resulting from sulfur in the environment. (MDR)

Discusses the contamination of drinking water supplies from highway salt applications. The toxicological and epidemiological literature indicates, at present, only that sodium in the diet is a factor in hypertension and general human ill-health. (MR)

In this study of a hepatitis outbreak combined data revealed the source of contamination, septic tank leakage into a stream. Children playing in the polluted ravine were most affected. (MR)

Summarizes issues regarding the development of nuclear power in Canada and reasons for the organization of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. (RH)

To change state statutes and regulations concerning postdoctoral dental education as a requirement for licensure, the profession will have to provide ample justification and a change of philosophy regarding the qualification of the entry-level applicant into the profession in relation to protection of the public welfare. (MSE)

Reviews the initial management development component of an organizational change strategy to "Make General Management Work." Evaluates the success of the workshop in linking management and organizational development. (JOW)