This article reports on attempts to discover the causes of an outbreak of gastroenteritis among students at the University of Texas/Austin. (JMF)

Improvements in immunization levels and declines in disease incidence have been brought about effectively by the enactment and enforcement of immunization requirements for school-age children and military recruits. Colleges and universities should also institute immunization requirements as a condition of enrollment. (Authors/CJ)

A hypertension control program at the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee Student Health Services is described including methods of reaching, identifying, and treating hypertensive adults. (JMF)

A program is presented for the control of biological hazards in research centers, to ensure that all investigative activities are conducted in a manner that presents the least possible hazard to employees, students, and the community. (MB)

This is a statement from The American College Health Association and The American Lung Association. (JA)

Problem drinking occurs on college campuses. Attempts at early case finding by health professionals may prove valuable as a form of secondary prevention of a potentially serious illness, alcoholism. Early awareness of alcohol-related problems can lead to early referral for diagnosis and treatment. (CJ)

The development of the holistic health movement and the new health consciousness has been accompanied by an increasing dissatisfaction with certain aspects of medical care delivery. (Author/JD)

Dental attitudes of college students were examined: frequency of past visits; subceptibility to dental conditions; seriousness, preventability, and treatability of dental conditions; and satisfaction with dentists, practices, and other dental conditions. (Authors/CJ)

Data from a study investigating peer teaching in venereal disease (VD) education indicate that peer teaching is more effective in imparting knowledge and changing attitudes about VD as a disease, but that both peer teaching and traditional methods are equally ineffective with respect to attitudes toward VD prevention and behavioral intentions. (MB)

Health risk appraisal tools, combined with an undergraduate health education course, appear to assist students in developing positive health behaviors. (CJ)