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Valtin, Heinz – Physiologist, 1987
Provides an overview of the objectives, topics discussed, and needs identified at a workshop for physiologists of the Third World. Reviews the problems involved in the teaching of physiology in the Third World, especially in Africa. Offers specific recommendations for future workshops. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Download full textZawisza, Kris – 1987
This packet contains documents that provide information about the planning and implementation of a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in cities throughout the U.S. Information on the following components of a comprehensive strategy are included: (1) "Task Forces"; (2) "Assessment Studies"; (3) "Emergency Services"; (4) "Transitional…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Emergency Programs, Federal Programs
Understanding Ethnicity, Identity Formation, and Risk Behavior among Adolescents of Mexican Descent.
Peer reviewedMarcell, Arik V. – Journal of School Health, 1994
The health needs of adolescent Mexican Americans are not adequately addressed by the health care system. The article presents a sociodemographic profile of this group, describing how degree of ethnic identification, acculturation, and other risk factors may contribute to problem behavior. Recommendations to increase culturally appropriate…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Finance. – 1978
This Congressional hearing records the testimony of administration and public witnesses on H.R. 9434 and S. 1392 and includes the texts of the legislation. H.R. 9434 is an act to amend the social security act to increase the dollar limitation and federal medical assistance percentages applicable to the medicaid programs of Puerto Rico, the Virgin…
Descriptors: Children, Dental Health, Feasibility Studies, Federal Legislation
Commission on Civil Rights, Washington, DC. – 1983
This report is based on the 1982 Current Population Survey data from the Bureau of Census and examines the declining status of female-headed households in the United States. The study concentrates on White, Black, and Hispanic women and their children. Factors associated with poverty are examined, including marital status, employment, and training…
Descriptors: Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Attainment, Emotional Problems
Zambrana, Ruth E., Ed. – 1982
The 10 papers in this monograph examine the background, characteristic, social roles, and social-psychological needs of Hispanic women in the United States (especially Puerto Ricans in New York City), and identify possibilities for future research and policies. Based on recent research and other studies, the articles focus on: (1) the interplay…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Contraception, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences
Illinois Commission on Children, Springfield. – 1980
Concerns of this report are adolescence and juvenile justice, the role of families in nurturing children, educational services, health services, and the provision of a continuum of services. The section on adolescence and juvenile justice focuses on six issue areas: youth development, prevention and support services, teen sexuality, substance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Committees, Day Care, Delivery Systems
Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, NY. – 1983
The New York City Department of Health (CDOH) traditionally has provided health care to the approximately one million students in New York City's public schools, but budget cuts have reduced its services substantially. Both the New York State Department of Health (SDOH) and New York City Board of Education (BOE) have been critical of CDOH's…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Demonstration Programs, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Presidential Commission on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Epidemic, Washington, DC. – 1988
This document presents findings of the Presidential Commission on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic. The executive summary lists 20 major findings and recommendations which together comprise a comprehensive national strategy for managing the HIV epidemic. The commission recommends: (1) replacement of the obsolete term "AIDS"…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Blue Ribbon Commissions, Disease Control, Disease Incidence
Schumacher, Yvonne; And Others – 1983
Based on facts gathered in 1982-83 and prepared to inform the United States Commission on Civil Rights of the status of migrants in the State of Maryland, this report summarizes findings about housing, health and safety, access/communication/transportation, employment issues, and education. The summary of housing conditions notes that more than…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Civil Rights, Equal Protection, Health Needs
CSR, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1978
A statistical profile of Appalachia's young children, from birth to 9 years, was compiled from federal and state data sources. The profile provides information important in making immediate and long range plans for improving the status of Appalachian children and their families. An examination of family living conditions suggests that Appalachian…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age, Attendance, Child Care
New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, Albany. – 1985
This document is the last of 10 reports resulting from New York's 1983 First Statewide Symposium on Rural Development and is intended to be used primarily as a resource document for the development of public policy proposals. The 9 preliminary reports generated discussion at 12 public hearings, plus written testimony, and served to catalog rural…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Business, Community Change, Community Characteristics
