The authors discuss concerns and practical suggestions involved in the education of multiply handicapped children in the following problem areas: first aid, emergency care and disaster planning; sanitation; environment; safety in routine and supplemental activities; therapy procedures; and staff protection, training, orientation, and special…

The author presents findings on alcohol use among Mexican-American youth, with selected demographic, attitudinal, and behavioral variables. (MJB)

The author presents excerpts from one curricular area (Chronic and Degenerative Disease--elementary level) to illustrate curriculum supplements developed by the American Heart Association/Texas Affiliate to aid teachers with presentations dealing with heart disease and other health concerns. (MJB)

The author examines: (1) the relationship between individual family member self-concept and the communication patterns of parents and their adolescents; and (2) sex differences in communication patterns and self-concepts pertaining to intra-family relationships. (MJB)

This study explored the relationship of selected physiological and morphological variables of male youth experiencing persistent and inappropriate behaviors in the home, school, and/or community, and a control group. The results tend to support differences between the groups in body type, percent of body fat, and strength. (Author)

The authors present two instruments suitable for use in elementary schools for measuring knowledge gained in areas of oral health education. (MJB)

The authors present a conceptual framework for defining the role of school nurse, present a rationale for the existence of the position, and present examples of school nursing in each of the five conceptual categories. (MJB)

School nurses and physicians are in a unique position to counsel parents effectively, since they are not as closely associated with the child's learning problems as are the instructional personnel and administrators of a school. (MJB)

The University of Rochester School Health Program involves the meeting of pediatric residents with community elementary school students, with whom they serve as consulting physicians and as leaders of small discussion groups. The program improves residents' skills in working with children, and childrens' skills in group relations. (MJB)

The author sees as requiring attention: (1) the design of the health education delivery system; (2) the building of sound research programs and research utilization processes; and (3) the establishment of a shared philosophical and ethical basis for health education policies. (MJB)

A parent-monitored program of oral hygiene, stressing regular brushing and flossing, resulted in statistically significant improvement in palque and gingivitis ratings. (MJB)

Legitimate medicinal uses of cocaine are listed, its potential and realized abuse noted, and its psychic dependence effects described. (MJB)