Presents one individual's view concerning individuals who encourage the use of "natural foods" and "organic living." (PEB)

A number of the chemical and physical factors which cause dishwashing problems are presented in a series of charts. Water quality considerations are vital, but the importance of good housekeeping and proper operating practices cannot and must not be minimized. Topics discussed include--(1) dissolved minerals, (2) dissolved gases, (3) detergents,…

The increasing number of medical centers involved in collaborative and innovative health services in the community is but one reflection of social concerns and pressures for change in the health care system. Medical schools and their affiliated teaching hospitals are trying in various ways to adapt their teaching, research, and service functions…

This study of three disadvantaged urban areas reports on the relationship between available resources and ambulatory health care. Findings indicate a high proportion of elderly receiving care for serious conditions but a sharp drop in care for less serious but potentially disabling conditions. (Author)

The United States Senator describes the current health crisis in America and outlines the political factors involved in implementing national health insurance. (GC)

Reports findings of a recent assessment of the health and social needs of children under age 6 in an area of 85,000 people from different racial, ethnic and income groups located in Boston. This assessment documented resource needs, highlighted specific problems and revealed mistaken priorities. (BR)

Life Care at Home (LCAH) provides benefits similar to continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at less cost to elderly who prefer to stay at home. Surveyed CCRC applicants and found that nearly one-half were interested in LCAH. Applicants interested in LCAH were concerned about community living, lifestyle changes in a CCRC, and cost. (Author/NB)

Presents results of a study analyzing the health records of 181 adolescent Indochinese refugees in San Diego, CA. Focuses on the medical problems known to be prevalent among adult Indochinese refugees: tuberculosis infection, intestinal parasites, and hepatitis B antigenemia. Reports that Indochinese adolescents may have a high rate of mental…

This paper describes health problems and levels of reported sexual activity identified through a physical examination program provided on campus to inner-city, middle school adolescents. (Author/MT)

In order to monitor and compare health services, a valid instrument with uniform criteria is required. A university health service's experience in producing health indices from medical diagnoses is described, and use of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) by health services is recommended. (Author/MT)

High infant and maternal mortality, poverty, isolation, a shortage of health professionals, inadequate health care facilities, and difficult geographic access to care are some of the health-related problems that plague Black rural southerners. (GC)

A low cost needs assessment model was developed to guide the health education-risk reduction programming of a lifestyle inventories project in Florida. The five-step model is discussed. (DF)

The Information obtained as the result of this study shows very clearly that there are subject matter areas in health education which have a high interest for students as well as a high priority among parents, counselors and nurses. (Author)

This study tried to determine the nature of existing policies concerning birth control education in each of the 50 states and District of Columbia and to obtain an interpretation of these policies. (Author)