The decision to mass immunize the public against Swine Flu was based on odds that had been calculated from variables of unknown magnitude. (JD)

A description is given of an exercise program designed to improve the physical condition and health of older adults. (JD)

The problems and successes of a community immunization program for childhood diseases are described. (JD)

A description is given of a process which identifies preventable and unpreventable health risks for individuals with the aim of minimizing health risks. (JD)

Risk factors related to the incidence of heart disease are identified as target areas for education programs aimed at children. (JMF)

An investigation to determine programs of health education adopted by life insurance companies for their policy holders and by other business concerns for their employees is reported. (JD)

The current status of the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program in the United States is reviewed. (JD)

A recent study suggests that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level may be a better predictor of heart disease than total cholesterol level. Even moderate amounts of aerobic exercise can raise the level of HDL-C and lower the risk of coronary artery disease. (SM)

Trained 528 women in breast self-examination (BSE), provided behavioral management intervention for one year, and withdrew intervention for second-year follow-up. Results showed that women over age 50 did more BSEs during intervention year and were significantly more compliant during follow-up year than were younger women. (Author/NB)

It is suggested that Community Mental Health (CMH) should be more involved in the development of comprehensive behavioral services, which is now taking place outside the traditional mental health environment. Implications for CMH planning and financing are discussed, drawing upon a selective literature review and clinical illustrations. (SLD)

The Cancer Program for Older Citizens is a program to improve the outcome of a possible cancer diagnosis for older adults by encouraging early detection of cancer. Program has achieved positive, though modest, changes in the cancer-related knowledge and beliefs of older adult participants, with these impacts sustained for months after the program.…

An educational hearing conservation program was designed and presented to 45 normal-hearing third and fourth grade children enrolled in regular education programs. Pre- and posttest data indicated an increase in knowledge of hearing protection techniques, including the use of distributed ear plugs for use during noisy activities. (Author/PB)

A survey of American medical school preventive medicine curricula found more emphasis on teaching and evaluation of students in areas of clinical preventive services and quantitative methods and less emphasis on community services and health services organization and delivery. Written tests and unstructured observation were the most common methods…

Discussion of faculty development and integration of prevention into medical school curriculum considers sound educational models, role of the institution, faculty development activities (including program components, processes, needed expertise, and barriers to participation), and faculty rewards and recognition. (DB)

Discusses formats to teach preventive medicine in obstetrics and gynecology (including learning objectives, lectures/seminars, and rounds/office practice) and evaluation methods (oral examinations, computerized question banks, objective structured clinical examinations). Offers examples from specific programs at American medical schools, including…