Questions relating to knowledge of basic health concerns were the foundation of a survey of two groups of individuals: 17-year-old school students and adults between the ages of 26 and 35. The questions were grouped into two general categories--accident prevention and emergency care skills, and good health practices. Each of these topics contained…

Reported is a study of illnesses and injuries occurring during resident outdoor education programs at Camp Joy, Cincinnati, Ohio. The study involved an analysis of the nurse's and supervisor's records compiled during 12 one-week resident sessions with fourth, fifth and sixth graders from Cincinnati public schools (N=1271). The 71 injuries and 58…