Physicians charged with the responsibility for the lives of their patients and the health of the community must begin to explore a new province of prevention medicine, the prevention of nuclear war. This conference was held to alert these physicians worldwide, of the mortal peril to public health which could result from nuclear war. The hope is…

Recent accidents highlight that chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) agent exposure risk isn't just about terrorism. In this article, the author, a parent and public health physician, wrestles with the fact that total protection from CBRs is probably not feasible in her son's or in the majority of American schools. Capital investments, for…

This conference was held to alert physicians worldwide of the mortal peril of nuclear war to public health, with the hope that they will help educate their communities about the effects of nuclear war. Summary papers prepared during the conference include: medical consequences of nuclear war with special reference to Europe--immediate problems for…

This guide is devoted to development of instructional units dealing with threats to human survival. It addresses both natural and man-made disasters. Chapters include descriptions of specific threats and suggested approaches to dealing with them. Appendices present source information for films, free resource material, physical education material,…

This booklet is intended to accompany lessons dealing with threats to human survival. It addresses both natural and man-made disasters. Chapters present photos and diagrams along with descriptions of specific threats and suggested approaches to dealing with them. Chapters include: (1) Disasters, (2) Survival in the Nuclear Age, (3) Civil…

This document contains the October 1950 through June 1951 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, the National Citizens Commission for the Public Schools, atomic energy education, education media, school…

This document contains the October 1951 through June 1952 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, atomic energy education, the United Nations and UNESCO, new school physical plant projects, education…

This document contains the October 1953 through June 1954 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, record numbers of school-aged youth, national school physical-plant needs, school and…

This document contains the October 1954 through June 1955 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, the White House Conference on Education, school enrollment, school physical-plant…

This document contains the October 1952 through September 1953 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the Federal Security Agency (October 1952-March 1953) and U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, national school…