Early symptoms of lead poisoning in children are often overlooked. Lead poisoning has its greatest effects on the brain and nervous system. The obvious long-term solution to the lead poisoning problem is removal of harmful forms of the metal from the environment. (JN)

PCB's are one of the most persistent chemicals ever introduced into the environment by man. From very early in their history of manufacture PCB's were suspected of being hazardous to health, but public awareness of the hazard was slow in coming. (RE)

Assessment of employment trends for minorities and women in health care settings supports the hypothesis that discriminatory employment practices, particularly in the government sector, are directly related to the health status of racial/ethnic minorities. It is therefore important that minorities be given jobs in policymaking positions in health…

The University of Michigan Center for Continuing Education of Public Health Professionals was designed as a model for lifelong learning programs for community health practitioners. The Center concentrates on systematic client-centered assessment of continuing education needs and plans and operates programs through community health associates, who…

Examines the circumstances that led to the flight of a school from Uppingham to North Wales, and goes on to consider the many facets of health and hygiene in Victorian public and preparatory schools. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the role of public health (PH) professionals in preventing family and intimate violence including findings from PH research, such as the cycle of violence and need to include abuse issues across the lifespan into medical education. Proposes that incorporating PH principles into medical education can help forge an effective partnership…

Presents a response to commentaries regarding the main articles of this target issue. Suggests a model for school psychology research and practice that positions the discipline for leadership on the transactions that coexist among educational, cognitive, and developmental processes and mental health interventions. (Contains 11 references.) (GCP)

Presents an extension of an activity published in 1993 that teaches students about infectious agents and what steps can be taken to prevent the spread of disease. Gives students an opportunity to consider how scientists investigate diseases when they occur. (Author/SOE)

Provides a brief overview of musician Kurt Cobain's life and one community's response to his suicide. Comments on the apparent lack of possible copycat suicides following the suicide. Presents two perspectives, drawn from public health and the news media, regarding the role of media influence on copycat suicides. (RJM)

Reviews what current research says about the holistic health benefits of park and recreation services, focusing on: health benefits according to park users; physical activities in parks; stress reduction benefits of park use; social support, self-determination, and stress reduction; observing nature in parks and associated benefits; and the…

Lessons learned from experience about shaping science policy include (1) the partnership between health and science interests is fundamental; (2) research fund allocation should be based on scientific merit; (3) better data and careful analysis are vital to decision making; and (4) policy principles should be clear and concise. (Author/MSE)

This article discusses global aspects of public and environmental health, their relation to traditional "environmental studies," current trends in global health education, and some alternative responses for health educators. A brief description is given of two courses taught at Portland State University. (IAH)

Offering hypertension screening within the Black community in a convenient, nonthreatening environment can aid in reduction of morbidity and mortality attributable to high blood pressure in Black men. This article describes a successful pilot program which used volunteer barbers to perform on-site hypertension screening for their customers. (IAH)

Discusses the usefulness of corporate fitness programs in improving employee fitness and reducing health care costs, noting the lack of related research. Corporations consider physical fitness an important component of fiscal fitness, but what is needed is a health promotion philosophy focusing on the total population's health. (SM)

Considers ethical obligations of counselors to their clients and to third parties in cases where counselors learn that their sexually active clients carry Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Applies ethical theory to limits of confidentiality in cases where sexually active client has Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Develops model rule defining…