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Koritsas, Stella; Iacono, Teresa – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The authors investigated secondary conditions in people with developmental disabilities in terms of (a) the average number of conditions experienced and overall health and independence, (b) their degree and nature, and (c) gender differences. Information was obtained by a questionnaire completed by the caregivers for 659 people with developmental…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Health, Gender Differences, Caregivers
Smith, Lowell W. – 1973
The purpose of this study, which was carried out during the 1972-73 school year at three parochial schools in the Houston area, was to determine the effectiveness of the Toothkeeper Program, a multimedia program of oral hygiene training carefully developed and packaged to establish effective long-term dental hygiene practice. The study population…
Descriptors: Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Elementary School Students, Health
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Sutherland, Neil – History of Education Quarterly, 1972
Describes the public health movement in Canada and the effects it had on the health of public school age children. (JF)
Descriptors: Dental Health, Diseases, Educational History, Health
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Richmond, Virginia L. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1979
Discussion is presented concerning fluoridation of water supplies. Correlation between fluoride in drinking water and improved dental health is reviewed. Relationship is expressed between fluoridation and reduced tooth decay. Use of fluoride in treating skeletal disorders is discussed. Author advocates fluoridating water supplies. (SA)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Dental Health, Dentistry, Health
Richardson, Silvana F. – 1987
Part of a larger study of parents' practices regarding children's health, this report focuses on the relationship of such practices to parents' beliefs and knowledge about children's health. The study described factors influencing child health practices and sources of child health information used and preferred by parents. Also examined was the…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Dental Health, Exercise, Health
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Secondary Curriculum Development. – 1969
This is a curriculum guide for teaching dental health material for grades 7-9. Each topic is outlined under the headings of: (1) reference; (2) major understandings and fundamental concepts; (3) suggested teaching aids and learning activities; and (4) supplementary information for teachers. The topics include: (1) the nature of the problems of…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Dental Health, Health
Creighton, Helen – 1975
By considering daily health needs, safety, emotional and social health, sexuality, health services and products, disease prevention, and drug use, students using this book will have the opportunity to examine some ways of providing for their physical needs and will become aware of their health responsibilities to themselves and the outside world.…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Diseases, Foreign Countries, Health
Johnson, Alice; And Others – 1973
This publication has been designed to help nurses, teachers, volunteers, health administrators, social workers, and other individuals in the community in improving dental care instruction for the children in a community dental care program. The publication is based on the premise that availability of dental care services does not necessarily…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Community Programs, Community Services
Arkansas State Dept. of Health, Little Rock. – 1997
This handbook gives Arkansas child care providers current information on child and caregiver health, child illness, and development. The 16 chapters are: (1) "Child Growth and Development," on typical development from birth through 6 years; (2) "Children's Health Histories, Physical Exams and Immunizations," including…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1984
Based on findings of Project HAPPIER surveys and intended as a resource for health care providers and educators who serve the migrant community, this guide describes over 375 instructional materials in the areas of dental health, disease control, fitness, health promotion, human growth and development, hypertension, maternal and child care, mental…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Child Development, Dental Health