Community health screening as a preceptorship experience is reported from the Department of Family Practice at the University of California-Davis. Second-year medical students improve their skills and knowledge in medical interviewing and screening physical examination, enhance school-community relationships, and learn the problems of a medically…

The major objectives of child health strategy are the improvement of the health status of mothers, children, and adolescents, and the maintenance of coordinated, effective, and accessible systems of health care delivery, combining the resources of the Public Health Service and the states in cooperative undertakings. (JD)

This article presents the results of research to determine the extent to which school nurses see themselves functioning as part of a school health team, problems they perceive in their roles as team members, and if job satisfaction is related to the reported level of team functioning. (JD)

Analyzes the kind and amount of information the media provide about risks and benefits for various hazards. Indicates that the media emphasize hazards that are relatively serious and rare--the combination gives the punch. Ratio of benefits to costs depends upon the particular hazard being covered and reflects general cycles of optimism and…

Addresses the problems associated with the effectiveness of drug prevention strategies. Argues that prevention programs must be tailored to the characteristics of the user, the drug, and the use. Comments on why school-based programs have had little or no impact. (ML)

Contains excerpts from a special study on the AIDS epidemic by the Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences. Presents an overview of the problem, outlines educational needs and public health measures, and identifies future research needs. (ML)

Reports on a study of various aspects of communicable disease occurrence (focusing on diarrheal illness) in shelters for battered women and their children, the extent and methods of screening for disease, training of staff in health care principles, resources available for health care needs, and the health regulations governing these shelters. (PS)

Calls for more education as the immediate preventative measure against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Discusses the known ways that AIDS is transmitted and cautions that many innocent people may also contract the disease. Promotes the presentation of accurate and personally sensitive information to children. (TW)

Provides an overview of the past, present, and future environmental health activities of the Bureau of Health Professions, United States Department of Health and Human Services. Contains a summary of workshops, conferences, and monographs funded by the Bureau, as well as others, which characterize the environmental health work force. (TW)

Although significant research on child development has been undertaken in the Third World, Euro-American paradigmatic limitations have prevented policymakers from applying the knowledge gained to child development programs there. Several suggestions are made for altering the situation. (PS)

The American Association of Dental Schools' task force on acquired immune deficiency syndrome and dental education recommends that educational strategies stress the necessity for routine infection control procedures in treatment, enhancing the health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors concerning all aspects of disease prevention.…

Reports study findings of environmental educators' opinions on issues which pose threats to environmental quality in North America and the status of the availability of educational materials for the issues. Identified as priority items were hazardous wastes management, water contamination, and acid deposition. Compares responses of American and…

Educators are increasingly responsible for teaching students about the deadly AIDS virus. This article discusses curricular approaches for certain age groups, summarizes progress in various communities, and provides blunt facts for decision-makers, an AIDS resource list with addresses, and an urgent plea from the Center for Disease Control. (MLH)

Examines the problems and issues associated with programs which care for sick children. (HOD)