Questionnaires to 613 predominantly Black, urban high school students elicited information on health problems, information needs, and factors affecting health service prior to the opening of an adolescent health clinic in Detroit. Results were used in staff training and program planning for the clinic. (Author/MT)

Reviews available statistics regarding drug and alcohol abuse among Blacks and compares these data to those for Whites. Discusses the negative effects of substance abuse on the Black community and argues that the overall poorer health status of Black Americans is due in part to discriminatory conditions. (GC)

A sports nutritionist/registered dietician on the sports medicine team can provide clients with reliable nutrition information and respond to their interest in healthful, high-energy eating. Three case reports illustrate the usefulness of a nutritionist to practitioners of sports medicine. A chart of healthful foods is provided. (MT)

Contrary to previous research, this study found striking differences in the dental experiences, practices, and beliefs of inner city and suburban seventh graders but few differences between groups with regard to compliance with school-based preventive programs. (GC)

In an attempt to learn whether University Extension can be of use in consumer health education, the author explains how nominal group process is an effective method for determining the perceived health education needs of a small, defined population. (AG)

Expresses belief that the care for and development of children is a public utility and trust. Accordingly, principles are elaborated for the consideration of the pediatric professions in planning for the delivery of health services to this target population. (CS)

A format for ward rounds in use on a large medical service is designed to correct deficiencies in history-taking, interviewing, and physical diagnosis techniques. It is designed to emphasize basic clinical skills, observation, and reasoning. (Author)

Compares the American health care system with those of England and Sweden; presents evidence to support view that cultural factors influence health care significantly. Health care systems in small countries with homogenous populations tend to accept cultural factors, but do so with less ease in countries with heterogenous populations and…

Analysis of medical and hospital services utilization revealed no consistent differences in number of physician visits by race, income, education, insurance coverage, or religion of users. Lack of insurance coverage and race were associated with fewer hospitalizations for certain diseases. Symptoms and diagnoses of disease were used to control for…

Points out that while health problems often contribute to the problem behavior that causes juveniles to be taken into detention, institutions rarely treat these problems adequately. Summarizes common health problems among delinquent adolescents and calls for increased provision of comprehensive health services to institutionalized juveniles.…

Health care utilization patterns, health needs, and health behaviors of low-income Puerto Rican women in East Harlem were examined through questionnaires and interviews. Problems were found in access to care, communication with health personnel, and treatment related to contraception and childbearing. (GC)

Indians have the lowest life expectancy of any group in the US; the general state of Indian health lags 25 years behind the rest of the population. Article discusses problems of health delivery systems, alternative approaches to health care, and some of the most pressing health problems. (DS)

Obtained data from study conducted in five California jails to examine mental health needs of jail inmates (N=940). Of the 64 inmates over age 50, 14 were determined to be mature mentally ill offenders. Data suggest that mature mentally ill offenders are predominantly White, unmarried, alcohol dependent, have less than 12 years of formal…