This guide was designed to serve as a framework for developing a health program in relation to the needs of an individual school's pupils and available community resources. The roles and responsibilities of the various personnel involved in the health program are delineated to provide guidelines for the development of cooperative and coordinated…

Each of the eight papers in this volume deals with a major problem affecting American children today. The papers are: "Background Paper on Minority Children and Youth"; "Background Paper on Special Programs for Handicapped Children and Youth"; "Background Paper on Juvenile Delinquency"; "Jobs for Youth";…

This bibliography on nutritional disorders and child development is directed towards early childhood professionals outside the field of nutrition. The main topic covered pertains to malnutrition and undernutrition as it relates to mental/intellectual/cognitive development of children from the fetal stage through the early childhood years. Included…

Claims that the United States' inadequate response to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) crisis was more related to structural problems in the country's health system than with politics and social mores. (TW)

A review of pediatric psychology considers interventions by school personnel to promote the school adjustment of children with serious medical illness. Psychosocial and educational impacts of cancer, spina bifida, enuresis, and encopresis are discussed; and suggestions for managing children with chronic health disorders, serious illness, and…

These proceedings from a conference on the health needs of Asian and Pacific American (APA) children include discussions and recommendations from each breakout session. The breakout sessions focused on trends and services; K-12 education; health and mental health; child abuse and neglect services; bias crime and violence; and poverty and welfare…

Study data indicate that secondary school students lacking the presence of both parents exhibit higher risk health behaviors than do students with both parents. Variables such as smoking behavior, blood pressure levels, and weight gain and loss were studied. (CJ)

Areas of concern for health educators who work with older Americans are addressed, including: (1) the nature of the aging population; (2) their health status and needs; and (3) impact of federal policies on their care. Health educators should dispel stereotypes, focus on wellness, and advocate consumerism. (PP)

Advocates development of resource rooms in secondary schools to serve the health and social service needs of pregnant teenagers. Segregating the pregnant adolescent and young mother from the regular school program is costly for the taxpayer and fails to meet the curriculum needs of these students. (Author/LC)

The need for an occupational health education curriculum that informs women about job-related health hazards is discussed. Specific dangers of the workplace for women are pointed out, as is the need for reducing job-related stress. (PP)

This article examines findings in three epidemiological studies of day care centers and concludes that higher standards of care can reduce the incidence of hepatitis among parents and staff. (Author/DB)

The participation of minority groups in medical education is reported. Focus is on the health status and needs of minorities, student recruitment and affirmative action programs, and rising educational costs. The future of minority group participation and the support needed from schools, foundations, and government are discussed. (JMD)

The School Health Intensity Rating Scale assesses student health in school and classifies information according to intensity of need. The paper discusses the background of the need for such a scale, describes development and testing of the scale, and examines the school nurse's role. (SM)

The American Association of Dental Schools' revised guidelines for curriculum on managing medical emergencies give an introduction to the scope of the curriculum, describe educational goals and prerequisites, and outline the course content and structure, specific behavioral objectives, sequencing, needed faculty, and continuing clinical…

The health of urban America, particularly that of minority citizens who live in urban America, is so poor in comparison to that of the rest of our nation's citizens that it constitutes a national disgrace and an embarrassment. (Author/MW)