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Wright, James D. – Society, 1989
Discusses the economic implications of the recommendations of "Health Care for the Homeless," the controversial supplementary statement to the Institute of Medicine's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Concludes that the original report presents a more politically realistic approach to the problems of the homeless…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Health Needs, Homeless People, Housing Needs
Stambler, Moses – 1986
This publication addresses the issues of diverse health care needs and perceptions of the people of Israel based on their ethno-cultural backgrounds. Also studied is the provision of health care services and delivery systems as well as changes in the health care structure with emphasis on regionalization and community oriented primary health care.…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Health Education
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Panem, Sandra – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Claims that the United States' inadequate response to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) crisis was more related to structural problems in the country's health system than with politics and social mores. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Federal Government
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Morozova, Galina Fedorouna – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Maintains that the process of national degradation is a real danger and concern of all Russian society. Discusses environmental concerns, such as water, soil, and air pollution; falling birth rates; aging of the population; crime; and decline in moral values. Concludes that it is imperative for all citizens to stop and reverse these trends. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Crime, Demography, Economic Change
Dienstbier, Richard A. – 1987
The behavioral and social sciences offer the best perspective on changing individual and group behaviors and stopping the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Social psychologists interested in basic research and/or theoretical issues have an opportunity to study naturally occurring independent variables. A potential area for…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavioral Science Research, Behavioral Sciences, Health