This document is parts 1 and 2 of the September 1982 edition of this journal, published monthly by the Center for Health Promotion and Education as a dissemination vehicle for the growing body of information about health education. It includes 184 citations and abstracts of current journal articles, monographs, conference proceedings, reports, and program descriptions. These documents are prepared from information that is provided by the programs themselves or found in directories, newsletters, and similar sources published or created since 1977. The abstracts are arranged in chapters according to their major subject areas, which include the following in this issue: community health education; health education in occupational settings; health education methodology; patient education; professional education and training; research and evaluation; risk reduction; school health education; self care; and sex education. Abstracts are indexed by author, subject, and program title. Information on how to use the journal and how to submit articles for citation also is included. (KC)