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Direct linkChildren Now, 2006
Public opinion polls consistently show a strong, bi-partisan consensus on the need to invest in the nation's kids. Yet even as Americans demand a greater focus on children, public investments are shifting away from them. In California, this is leading to children who are increasingly unhealthy yet lack health insurance, failing in school or unable…
Descriptors: Counties, Social Indicators, Well Being, Child Welfare
Cook, Traci; Blachman, Dara; Dye, Jane; Macartney, Suzanne; Lukacs, Susan; Howie, LaJeana; Kena, Grace; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Truman, Jennifer; Cotto, Jessica; Jekielek, Susan; Mueggenborg, Mary; Coleman-Jensen, Alisha; Denton, Stephanie; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Knighton, Cindi; Han, Beth; O'Connell, Kellie; Guenther, Patricia; Hiza, Hazel; Kuczynski, Kevin; Koegel, Kristin; Radel, Laura – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2011
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2011" is a compendium of indicators depicting both the promises and the challenges confronting our Nation's young people. The report, the 15th in an ongoing series, presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from the most…
Descriptors: Adoption, Social Indicators, Social Environment, Physical Environment
Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE), Tallahassee, FL. – 1989
This pamphlet discusses strategies for reducing baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) among Native American children. BBTD in infants and toddlers is a painful disease characterized by extensive decay of the upper front and side teeth. It is caused by prolonged exposure of teeth to carbohydrates, such as those contained in infant formula, milk, and fruit…
Descriptors: American Indians, Child Rearing, Community Involvement, Community Programs
Balding, John – 1989
Since 1983 the Health Education Authority Schools Education Unit has been providing a survey service to schools throughout the United Kingdom. The service enables a school to survey the health behavior of boys and girls at different ages. The purpose is to make the planning of programs in Health and Social Education in the schools more realistic.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Dental Health, Drinking, Drug Abuse
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1983
This health education guide for kindergarten is divided into six sections. A statement of the sub-goal for each section prefaces an outline for achieving that goal: (1) social-emotional well-being: to enhance self-awareness and increase skills that promote personal development and successful relationships; (2) physical well-being: to increase…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Dental Health, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Braker, Marjorie – 1979
This resource guide, prepared by the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA), is designed to assist child care providers and parents in providing sound health and nutrition education programs for young children. Resources focus on major issues in health, safety, nutrition, and welfare. Resources are included which offer assistance in planning…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Child Abuse, Dental Health, Educational Resources
Tseng, Rose Y. L., Comp.; And Others – 1980
The punpose of this report is to review existing research concerned with the relationship of nutrition to student achievement, behavior and health. Information was obtained through searches of computerized data bases, review of journal citations, discussions and correspondence with nutrition personnel as well as reviews of materials available from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Animal Behavior, Body Weight, Children
Scanlon, James V. – 1975
This report is a description of self-reported health behavior and attitudes of American youths based on questionnaire responses of a national probability sample of noninstitutionalized youths, 12 through 17 years of age. Topics include behavior and attitudes relating to general health status, cigarette smoking, physical appearance, personal…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Dental Health, Health, Health Activities
Dippo, Jeanette, Ed. – 1975
GRADES OR AGES: Grades K-3. SUBJECT MATTER: Health Education (includes chapters covering the following: (a) health status; (b) nutrition; (c) sensory perception; (d) dental health; (e) disease prevention and control; (f) chemical substances; (g) personality development, sexuality, family life education, and death education; (h) environmental and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Dental Health, Disease Control, Drug Education
Pettibone, Timothy J.; Solis, Enrique, Jr. – 1973
The major goal of this research was the development and validation of cultural models of dental health practices. The specific objectives were to determine if 3 cultural groups (American Indians, Mexican Americans, and Anglo Americans) differ in the dental health hygiene indices, characteristics, psychological factors, or social factors; to…
Descriptors: American Indians, Anglo Americans, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Curriculum Development Center.
This is a curriculum guide for teaching dental health material to early elementary grade students. This outline emphasizes the prevention and treatment of dental diseases, and is designed to provide the knowledge and develop the habits necessary for a lifetime of good dental health. A list of seven pupil objectives is presented to develop good…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Dental Health, Elementary School Curriculum
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Curriculum Development Center.
This is a curriculum guide for teaching dental health for grades 4-6. Each topic area 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. Main topics include: (1) growth and development of teeth; (2)…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Dental Health, Elementary School Curriculum
Peer reviewedJournal of Dental Education, 1987
Curriculum guidelines revised by the American Association of Dental Schools' Section on Oral Radiology are presented. (MLW)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Core Curriculum, Course Content, Curriculum
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1914
Girard College was founded and endowed by Stephen Girard, mariner and merchant, a native of France, who came to Philadelphia in 1776. After a long life of service to his adopted city, State, and country, he died in 1831, leaving the bulk of his estate in trust to the city of Philadelphia for the erection and maintenance of what is now known as…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Social Services, Physical Health, Males
Peer reviewedSnyder, Thomas L.; And Others – Journal of American College Health, 1982
A study explored attitudes and perceptions that may influence how University of Maryland students utilize dental services. Significant variables included: (1) students' attitudes toward dentists; (2) mother's visits to dentists; (3) dental problems experienced the previous year; (4) dental anxiety; (5) sex; and (6) perceptions of the number and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Dental Health, Dentistry
