Mass screening of school-age children for ventilatory function was shown to be a useful approach for the detection of obstructive pulmonary disease. (MM)

This article brings to the attention of chemists the toxicological properties of several important classes of organic compounds. (BB)

Describe the development and properties of a scale measuring demonstrated condom use skill using a sample of 261 drug-using women. Analysis of scale scores revealed high levels of condom skill among the population. Preliminary analysis suggests that the Condom Skill Scale is a potentially valid and reliable instrument, and may have application as…

This article provides an overview of cholesterol education and cholesterol-modified eating patterns. Technical sections on chemistry, pathology, and drugs are included to provide an understanding of the terminology commonly used in this field. (JD)

An exploration of the current thinking about levels of fitness necessary to meet health fitness standards, with particular focus on aerobic capacity, discusses major health problems, the prevalence of heart disease, how health standards are set, and how health habits change as people age. (CB)

Chlamydia's role in female infertility is discussed. The relationship of this organism to other diseases such as leprosy and tuberculosis is explained. Conditions caused by Chlamydia such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) are described. (KR)

Demonstrates an application of a method for using growth curves to determine the timing of booster sessions to reinforce the cognitive messages or behavior changes of interventions. Uses data from a multisite randomized experiment that compared three counseling and testing methods for preventing sexual disease transmission. Presents…

While condoms are an effective defense against the transmission of HIV, large numbers of sex workers are not using them. We argue that some sex workers are willing to take the risk because clients are willing to pay more to avoid using condoms. Using data from Mexico, we estimate that sex workers received a 23 percent premium for unprotected sex.…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an educational board game for increasing knowledge, positive attitudes-beliefs, and self-efficacy for dengue prevention in a sample of Philippine school children and adolescents. Effective board games are more advantageous than lectures because they are adaptable, inexpensive and…

The study assessed strategies for reducing the HIV/AIDS scourge among fitness and recreation student clientele in Edo State tertiary institutions. A total of 192 males and 88 females participated in the study. The participants were drawn from five tertiary institutions and a self-structured questionnaire was used in collecting data for the study.…

This article discusses the following common intestinal parasites: a) roundworm; b) pinworm; c) hookworm; d) threadworm; e) trichina worm; and f) whipworm. (JS)

GRADES OR AGES: Grade twlve. SUBJECT MATTER: The physical development and needs, as well as the psychological development and needs of the individual from infancy to old age. The health of the community is studied in terms of communicable diseases, immunology, resources available for the optimal health of any community (including health services…

Four physicians interested in the study and treatment of acute upper respiratory infections discuss upper respiratory infections and the athlete. (RC)

When an infestation of lice is identified, medical treatment is effective in clearing up the problem. (JD)

Described are health objectives for the nation as set forth in "Healthy People: The Surgeon General's Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention." The work and plans of the Task Force on Achieving the Health Objectives for the Nation in Higher Education of the American College Health Association are also discussed. (Author/MT)