Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 16, 1969).

College health services today have the responsibility for bringing a wide range of health education and medical, dental, and mental health services to a changing population of college students. The history of student health is described, and recommendations are made for the efficient handling of acute problems by college health services. (JN)

Drugs, which can be the most cost-effective and cost-beneficial modality of disease management in chronic care, may be hazardous to older adults. It is important that pharmacists ensure that drugs will not further impair the patients' mental, physical, and functional status. (MLW)

The right of the individual to make personal choices in health matters without undue pressure from health educators is discussed. (JD)

A dialogue addressing future issues in health education which require attention today is presented. (JD)

Departments of preventive medicine can survive through unity, which can be achieved through majority agreement on a new and specific definition of preventive medicine. A definition is proposed that is based on a review and analysis of recent progress in the prevention of the major causes of mortality. (MLW)

Health professionals should instruct mountain enthusiasts about the prevention and early treatment of the medical complications of acute high altitude exposure. Several clinical manifestations are described. (CJ)

Inflation and hospital cost containment, a national health plan, and preventive medicine are discussed at the 57th meeting of the American College Health Association. (JD)

The decision to mass immunize the public against Swine Flu was based on odds that had been calculated from variables of unknown magnitude. (JD)

A description is given of an exercise program designed to improve the physical condition and health of older adults. (JD)

The problems and successes of a community immunization program for childhood diseases are described. (JD)

A description is given of a process which identifies preventable and unpreventable health risks for individuals with the aim of minimizing health risks. (JD)

Risk factors related to the incidence of heart disease are identified as target areas for education programs aimed at children. (JMF)

An investigation to determine programs of health education adopted by life insurance companies for their policy holders and by other business concerns for their employees is reported. (JD)

The current status of the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program in the United States is reviewed. (JD)