This paper examines critically the rationale behind providing HP/DP (health promotion and disease prevention) education for allied health professionals and discusses the implications of such education for professional preparation programs. (Author/CT)

This document offers guidelines for developing a health education program for grades K-12. The Michign Department of Education has determined 10 topics in health that comprise a comprehensive health education program: (1) disease prevention and control; (2) personal health practices; (3) nutrition education; (4) growth and development; (5) family…

This guide replaces the 1975 publication "A Guide for Developing a Comprehensive K-12 School Health Instruction Program." It is designed to provide a framework for local curriculum development by identifying knowledge and skills students should master at each of four levels--grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. At each level, the…

The proceedings of the Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development's seminar on higher education's commitment to the basic health needs of society are recorded. The first part of the seminar contains the official opening and several addresses that focus on basic health care in Southeast Asia. Part II, "Contributions of Higher…