Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 2 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 6 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 17 |
Descriptor
| Diseases | 31 |
| Prevention | 14 |
| Health Promotion | 13 |
| Children | 12 |
| Disease Control | 12 |
| Foreign Countries | 12 |
| Adolescents | 11 |
| Child Health | 11 |
| Health Education | 11 |
| Violence | 11 |
| Drug Abuse | 9 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
Author
Publication Type
Education Level
| Secondary Education | 7 |
| Higher Education | 6 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 5 |
| High Schools | 4 |
| Postsecondary Education | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Elementary Education | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 2 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
| Grade 12 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Location
| West Virginia | 4 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Australia | 3 |
| United States | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 2 |
| New York | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| United Nations Convention on… | 3 |
| Individuals with Disabilities… | 1 |
| No Child Left Behind Act 2001 | 1 |
| Rehabilitation Act 1973… | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
| Advanced Placement… | 1 |
| Youth Risk Behavior Survey | 1 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
International Year of the Child, Canberra (Australia). National Committee of Non-Government Organisations. – 1981
The Developing Child Sub-Committee of the Australian International Year of the Child Committee of Non-Government Organizations prepared papers on the main problems facing children from birth to 12 years of age. Topics designated for attention were (1) the parenting role, including the influence of parents on children, factors influencing parental…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Childrens Rights, Corporal Punishment
Roberts, Joanne E., Ed.; Wallace, Ina F., Ed.; Henderson, Frederick W., Ed. – 1997
The 12 chapters of this book provide a synthesis of what is currently known about otitis media and its sequelae on aspects of child development. Chapters are grouped into four sections: definition, prevalence, and diagnosis; auditory, language, and learning sequelae; medical and surgical management; and international perspectives and future…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
Download full textTorabi, Mohammad R., Ed. – 2000
This collection of papers on HIV/AIDS prevention and education in rural communities includes: "Understudied HIV/STD Risk Behaviors among a Sample of Rural South Carolina Women: A Descriptive Pilot Study" (William L. Yarber, Richard A. Crosby, and Stephanie A. Sanders); "Risk and Co-Factors among Women Related to HIV Infection and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Black Students, College Students
Rozie-Battle, Judith L., Ed. – 2002
This collection of papers focuses on the realities confronting African American youth living in urban areas and offers successful strategies and practical implications for mentors, community organizers, and educators. The papers are: "African American Youth in the New Millennium: An Overview" (Judith L. Rozie-Battle); "Youth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Students, Child Support, Culturally Relevant Education
Wilson, Dawn K., Ed.; Rodrigue, James R., Ed.; Taylor, Wendell C., Ed. – 1997
This book examines the importance of advocating healthy lifestyles among minority adolescents, who are at increased risk for particular health problems. The three central themes: highlight similarities and differences across diverse ethnic groups of adolescents while respecting their heterogeneity; emphasize innovative and culturally based…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Child Development, Community Programs
John F. Kennedy Inst., Baltimore, MD. – 1987
The first section of this volume, designated "the state of the art 1987," contains four papers addressing issues of continuing importance to those who work with developmentally handicapped children: (1) "Passive Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Adversely Affects the Health of Fetuses and Infants" (James E. Haddow and Paula K.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Development Centers
Haslam, Robert H. A., Ed.; Valletutti, Peter J., Ed. – 1996
Intended for educators needing information on common medical disorders in the school setting, this book stresses the role of the teacher in referral and diagnosis and offers 22 chapters by experts in their various fields. Chapter titles and authors are: (1) "The Crucial Role of the Teacher" (Peter J. Valletutti); (2) "Prevention of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Cerebral Palsy
Cervero, Ronald M.; Wilson, Arthur L. – 2001
This book contains 14 papers on adult education and the struggle for knowledge and power in society. The following papers are included: "At the Heart of Practice: The Struggle for Knowledge and Power" (Ronald M. Cervero, Arthur L. Wilson); "The Power of Economic Globalization: Deskilling Immigrant Women through Training"…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Blacks
