The annotated bibliography presents a compilation of abstracts which deal with odors as they relate to air pollution. The abstracts are arranged within the following categories: Emission sources; Control methods; Measurement methods; Air quality measurements; Atmospheric interaction; Basic science and technology; Effects-human health;…

"How will recent health care trends affect health sciences campus planning?" was the question put forth by Dr. Nelson at the Society of College and University Planners conference, August 12, 1970. He outlined the status of health care in this country, including the financial state of medical affairs, particularly for university health sciences…

This book consists of materials prepared for a conference aimed at developing courses of study in Integrated Pest Management appropriate for use at several levels: secondary schools, MDTA programs, community colleges and technical institutions, baccalaureate programs, and master's and doctoral level programs. The first section (Background Papers)…

An awareness of the environment and its relationship to human health and efficiency are the focal points of this prototype curriculum for grades K-3. Assuming responsibility for creating and maintaining safe and healthy surroundings is urged. Specific curriculum content studies: (1) environmental factors (existing environment and effects, control,…

Development of proper attitudes, personal commitment, and direct involvement regarding the health of the community are the goals of this prototype curriculum for grades 7-9. Since man continues to change his natural environment, increasing awareness of the possible consequences of these changes to human life is stressed. Specific curriculum…

Publication of the international agencies of the United Nations system, thru 1971, that refer to man, world natural resources, the environment and population trends are arranged according to subject matter. Within most categories, entries are arranged by geographical area. Descriptive annotations are provided for each of the more than 1200…

Health educators can play a very significant role in improving health status in the United States by fostering a belief in individuals that health behavior can and should be self-directed, and that people can understand more about health and thereby take more responsibility for their own health. (DS)

Presents a literature review of lake eutrophication, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) nutrients sources; (2) lake manipulation and nutrient control; (3) aquatic macrophytes; and (4) nutrients, productivity, and biological interactions. A list of 69 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of the disease outbreaks caused by drinking polluted water, covering publications of 1976-77. Some of the waterborn outbreaks included are: (1) cholera; (2) gastroenteritis; (3) giardiasis; and (4) typhoid fever and salmonellosis. A list of 66 references is also presented. (HM)

Several methods are reviewed for assessing the risk to humans of wastewater and sludge application. Methods for removing pathogens and chemicals from wastewater are compared. (BB)

Examines models for hazard management and the constraints associated with them. Suggests ways of improving hazard management. (MA)

Discusses the origin, development, and future of the Office of Health Information and Health Promotion (OHIHP) established in 1976. Inadequate funding has prevented the OHIHP from executing plans for educating the public in better nutrition practices. (MA)

Analyses suggest that monthly rate of change in rat complaints is best explained by procedures which increase agency visibility, time-dependent cycles dictated by agency operation and intervention, and dynamics of a rat population. Effective rat control occurs when blocks are environmentally improved and annual cycle links weakened. (Author/MA)

This is a report on a water treatment conference. Drinking water contaminant removal and dual (potable and nonpotable) water supply are spotlighted. (BB)

Discusses air and water pollution problems resulting from sulfur in the environment. (MDR)