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Krupka, L. R.; Vener, A. M. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Recommendations on how biology teachers can incorporate information into their lessons on cardiovascular disease and the importance of students understanding this disease are discussed. The result of a cardiovascular knowledge test given to college students shows the lack of knowledge students have about this subject. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Students, Diseases, Health Education
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Van Reken, David E.; And Others – Journal of Pediatrics, 1974
Descriptors: Diseases, Exceptional Child Research, Females, Heart Disorders
Green, Elizabeth G.; Yates, Laura H. – 1985
"Utilization of Skills in the Care of the Adult with Common, Well-Defined Health Deviations II" (NS 227) is an associate degree nursing course offered at Chattanooga State Technical Community College to help students implement increasingly complex nursing strategies and develop new competencies related to patients with cardiovascular, respiratory,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
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Basilier, Terge – American Annals of the Deaf, 1974
Surdo-cardiac syndrome is a functional heart disease with psychiatric trigger-mechanisms which has been seen among deaf children. (LC)
Descriptors: Deafness, Diseases, Environmental Influences, Etiology
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Middaugh, John P. – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Analyzes death certificate data to discover the number of deaths of Alaskan natives caused by cardiovascular disease. Rates from cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis from 1980-86 among Alaskan natives were lower than rates among other Alaskans, while death rates from other causes were higher. Discusses the possible impact of diet. (JS)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Cardiovascular System, Dietetics, Diseases
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Perry, Cheryl L.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Provides a rationale for the focus on working with youth in prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) targeting specific behavior patterns learned in childhood and youth that are implicated in the development of chronic diseases. Reviews promising community-wide strategies for youth and argues that they are efficacious and efficient for primary…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cardiovascular System, Community Programs, Diseases
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Galioto, Frank M., Jr. – Journal of School Health, 1979
Guidelines for cardiac evaluation of the child and adolescent prior to sports participation are presented including taking a history, physical examination, special testing, and stress testing. (JMF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Cardiovascular System, Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education
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Elliott, William T. – CUPA Journal, 1989
The Discordance Hypothesis suggests that the human genetic makeup has only changed one-hundredth of one percent in the last 10,000 years. In that time the world has changed dramatically and the environment has become hazardous to our health. The goal is to emulate our ancestors' diet and lifestyle. (MLW)
Descriptors: Cancer, Chronic Illness, Depression (Psychology), Diseases
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McKay, Diane L.; Berkowitz, Judy M.; Blumberg, Jeffrey B.; Goldberg, Jeanne P. – Health Education & Behavior, 2004
Improving the effectiveness of written information to promote compliance with therapeutic regimens is essential, particularly among older adults. Guiding their development and evaluating their effectiveness with an accepted communication theory or model may help. A preliminary test of written materials developed within the context of the Extended…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Health Behavior, Heart Disorders, Diseases
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Krantz, David S.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Provides an overview of research on the biobehavioral antecedents of coronary heart disease, including stressful occupational settings characterized by high demands and little control over the job, and the Type A pattern, particularly hostility and mode of anger expression (anger-in). Discusses research on physiologic responsiveness (reactivity)…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Cardiovascular System
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Maatta, Tuomo; Kaski, Markus; Taanila, Anja; Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirkka; Iivanainen, Matti – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2006
The relationship between poor health and cognitive impairment is not fully understood yet. People with Down syndrome are prone to a number of health problems, including congenital heart defect, visual impairment, hearing loss, autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, early-onset Alzheimer's disease and intellectual disability. Our aim was to assess the…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Mental Retardation, Alzheimers Disease, Dental Health
O'Connell, Joanne Curry; Johnson, Marilyn J. – 1988
This annotated bibliography, part of a series of bibliographies on rehabilitation of Native Americans who are disabled, focuses on diseases and other medical issues related to disabilities. The bibliography lists and describes a total of 77 books, dissertations, conference proceedings, journal articles, and reports issued between 1967 and 1985.…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cancer, Diabetes, Disabilities
Leadley, Samuel M. – 1975
In June 1975, 53 men and 56 women living on commercial farms in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania were interviewed regarding their behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes related to preventing cancer and coronary heart disease. Respondents represented about 23% of all adults living on commercial farms in the county. A commercial farm was defined as…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Body Weight, Cancer
Taranto, Angelo A.; Leadley, Samuel M. – 1976
From a population of 117 adult residents of Elkland Borough formerly interviewed in August 1974, 72 cases were chosen. Of these, 57 persons (43 women and 14 men) were reinterviewed in March 1976 as to their behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes related to preventing cancer and coronary heart disease. The age and sex of those interviewed were compared…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Cancer, Dietetics
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Merrick, Joav; Davidson, Philip W.; Morad, Mohammed; Janicki, Matthew P.; Wexler, Orren; Henderson, C. Michael – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
To determine their health status, we studied 2,282 Israeli adults with intellectual disability who were at least 40 years of age and lived in residential care. Results showed that age is a significant factor in health status. The frequency of different disease categories (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, and sensory impairments) increased…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Diseases, Cultural Influences, Residential Care
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