The author explored the correlates of tobacco use among 18-and 19-year-old students at a major midwestern university. A sample of 203 randomly selected freshmen and sophomore students completed a survey that included questions about tobacco use, other drug use, mental health issues, eating disorders, stress, smoking environment, and healthy…

Examines risk factors for osteoporosis that are especially relevant to the college health setting, focusing on bone development, inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake, cigarette smoking and alcohol use, steroid use and high protein diets, and physical inactivity and excessive exercise. Also presents intervention strategies for college health…

The authors surveyed all institutions of higher education in New York State to determine practices regarding the identification on health forms of students with eating disorders. Results of this analysis are reported and suggestions made to include items related to eating disorders on student health forms. (Author/MT)

Described are health objectives for the nation as set forth in "Healthy People: The Surgeon General's Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention." The work and plans of the Task Force on Achieving the Health Objectives for the Nation in Higher Education of the American College Health Association are also discussed. (Author/MT)

There are gay students, faculty, and staff on campus who could benefit from sensitively offered medical and mental health services. The themes presented by gay patients and clients and the effects of homophobia on staff practices and attitudes are reviewed. (Author/MT)

Fear of contracting AIDS has exaggerated the feeling of isolation that AIDS patients experience. This article discusses issues surrounding the spread of AIDS and provides information to deal with AIDS as a health issue, instead of a moral or religious one. (MT)

This journal issue contains the fourth edition of "Recommended Standards and Practices for a College Health Program." Subdivisions include: (1) health programs: services and activities; (2) supporting services; (3) financing; (4) facilities; (5) ethical and professional relationships; (6) communications; and (7) health personnel: qualifications,…

College peer education is growing, often representing the best use of campus resources for specific needs. Model peer education requires carefully trained and supervised programs that ensure continuous quality improvement. Health educators are exploring more comprehensive training and delivery models, as peer education works to change health…

Explores how HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, violence and hate crimes, suicide, and heterosexism all adversely affect the physical and emotional health of nonheterosexual college students. College health services must assume a leadership role in combatting all forms of oppression by actively incorporating and addressing the unique needs of…