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Books, Sue – 1998
The incidence of environmentally related illnesses, such as tuberculosis, asthma, allergies, respiratory disease, depression, and violent anger is increasing, particularly in the inner cities. The effects of these illnesses is often overlooked in discussions of educational and social inequity. This article discusses the significance of this…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allergy, Asthma, Disease Incidence

McCabe, Patrick P. – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses the widespread problem of low level lead toxicity and how it affects young children's behavior and learning ability. Discusses what medical and environmental measures can be taken to remedy the problem. Briefly notes what role states have taken. Also suggests actions early childhood teachers can take to remedy the problem. (BB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Health, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Newman, Lucile F.; Buka, Stephen L. – 1991
This paper synthesizes findings of major research studies on development of learning impairment and its prevention in children from birth to age 5. The paper's scope does not include children who died or suffered major retardation. The paper attempts to demystify the language of research and medicine to clarify the prevalence of health,…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Congenital Impairments
Koch, Jean, Ed. – 1977
Proceedings from the International Summit on Prevention of Mental Retardation from Biomedical Causes are provided. After a list of participants and summary of the highlights of the conference, the keynote address by H. Moser is presented. The following 13 papers are provided along with workshop recommendations and a list of main points elicited…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Biology, Conference Reports, Congenital Impairments