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Direct linkAdam, Hamdi S.; Merkin, Sharon Stein; Anderson, Madison D.; Seeman, Teresa; Kershaw, Kiarri N.; Magnani, Jared W.; Everson-Rose, Susan A.; Lutsey, Pamela L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Personal Health literacy (PHL) is essential in cardiovascular risk management. Hindrances in PHL can lead to poor cardiovascular outcomes. Purpose: To investigate whether limited PHL is associated with lower likelihoods of i) overall cardiovascular health and ii) individual cardiovascular health components as defined by the American…
Descriptors: Health, Literacy, Heart Disorders, Risk
Holt, E. W.; Cass, A. L.; Park, H.; Criss, S.; Burges, M.; Isley, E.; Murr, S. – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: College wellness interventions have potential to reduce the growing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by guiding students to establish behaviors for lifetime CVD risk reduction. Yet, some students may not see CVD prevention as a relevant issue during young adulthood. Purpose: We examined perceived risk of CVD amongst 148 college…
Descriptors: Heart Disorders, Risk, Prevention, Student Attitudes
Eddy, Regina M. – Thrust for Education Leadership, 1973
Discusses the new directions in health care delivery systems, health manpower, and health service as they relate to the development of young students and their school health needs. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Communicable Diseases, Health, Health Education
Blai, Boris, Jr. – 1981
Information from the American Institute of Medical Climatologists on human responses to weather and climatic conditions, including clouds, winds, humidity, barometric pressure, heat, cold, and other variables that may exert a pervasive impact on health, behavior, disposition, and the level of efficiency with which individuals function is reviewed.…
Descriptors: Climate, Diseases, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textEnvironmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. – 1978
This booklet contains nine sections describing ways in which noise may endanger health and well-being. Secions are included on: (1) hearing loss; (2) heart disease; (3) other reactions by the body; (4) effects on the unborn; (5) special effects on children; (6) intrusion at home and work; (7) sleep disruption; (8) mental and social well-being; and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. – 1980
This booklet contains nine sections describing ways in which noise may endanger health and well-being. Sections are included on: (1) hearing loss; (2) heart disease; (3) other reactions by the body; (4) effects on the unborn; (5) special effects on children; (6) intrusion at home and work; (7) mental and social well-being; and (8) danger to life…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Jacobs, Bella; Ventura-Merkel, Catherine – 1986
Fifteen lessons contain low-vocabulary, high interest reading materials on health issues to enhance the learning of the new older reader. Each lesson is preceded by tutor guidelines with specific goals and objectives and review exercises. The materials are useful in either one-to-one or small-group tutoring. Reading selections in the lessons,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Aging (Individuals)
