This manual emphasizes the health relationships in the physical school environment and provides environmental criteria by which existing or planned facilities can be evaluated. Individual chapters deal with school health programs; planning for new schools; school site selection, building plan, and plan review; water supply; plumbing; sewage…

This report of the National Center for Health Statistics presents national estimates of the prevalence of facial acne and other skin lesions among noninstitutionalized youths aged 12-17 years by age, race, sex, geographic region, population size of place of residence, family income, education of parent, overall health, indications of stress,…

This article details the removal and disposal of asbestos ceiling material in a Yale University building. The removal process utilized a water and wetting agent technique used by firefighters and the debris disposal was in a sanitary landfill, following federal regulations for the handling of hazardous materials. (MA)

This article explores environmental health and epidemiology topics relating to international health, focusing on population issues, underdeveloped countries, and food supply problems. (CB)

"Sick building syndrome" results mainly from tightly sealed, poorly ventilated buildings with low levels of airborne pollutants. This article describes the problem at a Pennsylvania elementary school, examines roles of specific contaminants, and discusses credibility problems, prescriptions, and preventive measures. Insets explain causes…

Describes problems with the preservation of anatomy subjects (cadavers) for subsequent studies. Occasionally, the subjects are diseased, and the process of bacteriomycosis and entomobacteriomycosis makes them worthless as anatomy subjects. (Author/ABB)

Discusses some of the problems associated with pediculosis and scabies in school children. (AN)

Recalling the early history of the School Meals Service begun in England in 1906. (MB)

Reviews reports on efforts to improve the Communist Chinese natural environment. National campaigns for water and air pollution control, sanitation improvement, and industrial development are related to Mao Tse-tung's philosophy of frugality and comprehensive resource use. Concern is expressed regarding possible ecological consequences from…

It is both ironic and frightening when those most responsible for preserving life actually engage in practices injurious to mainstream Americans" and genocidal for the black and the poor. (DM)

Summarizes results of European studies relating the health of occupants to their type of dwelling, with particular emphasis on those people living in high-rise apartment buildings in England. (CS)

Discusses the benefits that schools and universities can derive when they emphasize health and safety in their cleaning practices. Use of the Cleaning for Health and Safety program to reduce or eliminate potentially harmful products and processes and lower absenteeism, illness, and injury is discussed.(GR)

Describes how at the University of Maryland at College Park, language professors say mold growing in their offices is not only destructive to morale, but also endangers their health. (EV)