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National Institutes of Health (DHHS), Bethesda, MD. – 1986
A policy statement by a group of experts on screening blood donations for contamination by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is presented in this document. This document provides policy recommendations formed by a consensus conference sponsored by the National Institutes of Health…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine
Fricker, Jacques – Children in the Tropics, 1993
Focusing on health issues in developing countries, this journal presents information about diarrhoeal diseases and related health problems. The journal is divided into the following sections: (1) "Intestinal Absorption of Water and Electrolytes"; (2) "Diagnosis of Infectious Diarrhoea"; (3) "Hydration and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Childhood Needs, Communicable Diseases, Developing Nations
Wechsler, Harold, Ed. – Higher Education Advocate, 1987
Information about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is presented to alert National Education Association educators to behaviors that place people at risk for AIDS. The material was prepared by the Public Health Service. Topics include: sexual transmission, transmission from injected blood, transmission during pregnancy, groups at greatest…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Health Education
Weber, Holly A., Ed. – Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, 2000
The six issues of Wilderness Medicine Newsletter published in 2000 provide medical and rescue information for the nonphysician in remote wilderness areas. Feature articles include: "Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My!" (wildlife precautions) (Jeanne Twehous); "Calamity in the Unroofed Temple" (collapse of a famous snow arch) (Nicholas Howe);…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Clinical Diagnosis, First Aid, Injuries
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Kaemingk, Kristine L., Ed.; Sechrest, Lee, Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1990
Eleven articles are presented that focus on education about and prevention of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and on the evaluation of programs for AIDS prevention and education. Conceptual and methodological issues are considered, and suggestions are made for accomplishing the goals of AIDS education. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, At Risk Persons, Educational Needs
Biblio Alert! New Resources for Child Care Health and Safety, 1994
The first in a series intended to provide child caregivers, parents, schools, health departments, and regulatory agencies with recent resources on child health and safety, this bibliography cites sources on the topic of controlling infections in child care settings. The list of annotated references contains background information and resource…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Communicable Diseases
Katz, F. M., Ed.; Fulop, T., Ed. – 1978
Innovations in the training of community health personnel that emphasize the importance of the development of health personnel able and willing to serve the community by providing health care, promoting health, preventing disease, and caring for those in need are examined. The need for effective and efficient training programs relevant to present…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Community Health Services, Community Services