The history of the use of cervical caps as a birth control method is recounted in the areas of (1) revival of the cervical cap; (2) repopularization of the cervical cap; (3) empirical research; (4) nonbehavioral factors; (5) behavioral problems; and (6) health problems. (CB)

Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially women. Three methods for preventing or managing osteoporosis are recommended: (1) exercise; (2) increased calcium intake; and (3) estrogen replacement therapy. (CB)

Alcohol education must face the challenge of presenting alcohol use and abuse in a balanced framework that does not obscure the pervasive reality of responsible and enjoyable drinking in America. (MM)

This article calls attention to the health problems of the imprisoned, shares a positive teaching experience in a prison, and encourages health educators to charge themselves with the task of sharing their expertise with prison populations. ( MM)

Due to the trend toward more smoking among the young and to the effect of smoking on human health and life, educators need to devise effective antismoking programs as part of the secondary curriculum. The real problem lies in educating youths prior to the age at which the decision to smoke is made. (JN)

Gaming activities increase a student's motivation to learn cognitive material, develop a student's sensitivity to the way media works, and improve the student's decision making skills. The game presented is based on the television program "To Tell the Truth," and centers on questions concerning arthritis. (JN)

It is the health educator's responsibility to provide the consumer with information about toxic shock syndrome (TSS). An educational program should be developed which would encompass four areas: a description of TSS, an outline of theorized causes, a discussion of tampon health risks, and mechanisms for consumer action. (JN)

Each year approximately 200 children die of lead poisoning. Especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of lead poisoning are the nervous system, kidneys, and the bones. Physiological effects of lead on the school-age child, screening processes, and roles of school personnel in dealing with suspected victims of lead poisoning are discussed. (JN)

Organizing a preventive health education program for prisoners presents special problems in planning and implementation. (MB)

Preventive health care and health fair activities such as the ones described in this article can serve as a foundation upon which a comprehensive health care program for all students can be built. (MM)

International students who come to the United States in pursuit of higher education are in a high-risk group for health problems. Services to meet their special health needs are few and often ineffective. Health education faculty must help these students progress through the curriculum with the help of handouts, bilingual materials, and study…