Lawmakers are urging the federal government to focus on prevention rather than treatment of disease as a cost-effective public policy. Federal health goals and programs are discussed. Responsibilities of four federal health agencies are summarized. Surveys of health knowledge and a new emphasis on preventing injuries are described. (MT)

Indications, precautions, contraindications, and side effects of drugs most frequently used by athletic trainers in treating injuries are discussed: (1) aspirin; (2) arylalkanoic derivatives; (3) butazolidin and tandearil; (4) corticosteroids; (5) oral corticosteroids; (6) muscle relaxants; (7) analgesics; (8) cold medications; (9) antidiarrheal…

Noting that each year nearly 11 million children die from preventable causes before reaching their fifth birthday, this handbook contains practical, low-cost ways of protecting children's lives and health. The handbook is directed to those in positions to communicate the information to families, such as health workers, teachers, government…