An experiment is described in educational program design involving the use of seventh-grade students in developing and implementing a K-6 cross-grade tutorial/enrichment program in health education. (MJB)

A weekly "swish and spit" program takes about ten minutes of class time, effectively prevents dental caries, and promotes an awareness and greater concern for good dental practices in the school community. (MJB)

Symptoms of leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma, bone tumors, and other forms of cancer in children are discussed, and warning signs presented. (MB)

Successful identification and treatment of childhood malignancy depends upon histologic diagnosis, assessment of the extent of the disease, and interdisciplinary, tumor-specific treatment. (MB)

Progress has been made in the separation of the various components of whole blood, methods of storage, and efficient use of blood components, permitting better management of blood quality in children undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer. (MB)

Epidemiologic research has revealed a wide spectrum of etiologic information concerning childhood cancer. (MB)

In this discussion of the prognosis of cancer-infected children, focus is upon the child and the impact of his disease on his relationship to the world, including the definition of "cure," physical and emotional costs of therapy, and the outlook for children with cancer. (MB)

Special educational needs of the child with cancer may be met in any of several ways: in hospital classes, in a regular school, in orthopedic special class, in a combination of regular school and home instruction, or in the homebound program. (MB)

The family of a child with cancer is faced with special adjustment problems that must be confronted, including guilt, anger, and a desire to retain a sense of normalcy. (MB)

The American Cancer Society is initiating an educational program on childhood cancer to (1) inform teachers of the cancer problem, progress and treatment, and detection procedures; (2) facilitate the patient's return into the classroom; and (3) provide general cancer information to school personnel, students, and the public. (MB)

With the development of sophisticated techniques in the biology of conception, fetal research, sustaining life after functional death, and abortion, legal and ethical questions face the medical community. (JD)

New legislation gives parents the right to examine the school health records of their children. A new standard form for problem health questions relieves the school authorities of possible conflict with parents by careful wording of the problem under formal listings of subjective observation, objective observation, assessment of problem, and plan…

In planning school athletic programs it is important that the physical condition and bodily maturity of the young athlete be considered before placing him or her in a sport activity. (JD)

While substantial physiological differences exist between the average male and female athlete, there is little reason to advocate different training or conditioning programs on the basis of sex. (JD)

This article describes the most common injuries sustained during sport activities and the proper treatment for them. (JD)