The Department of Agriculture continually reviews needs for insecticides and recommends those which are effective with least hazard to people and the environment. This report estimates the economic effects of reducing the use of organochlorine insecticides. Using data from a 1966 Economic Research Service Survey, the report concludes that these…

Describes the harmful effects of insecticides and some programs that are proving effective in reducing insecticide use. (LS)

Outlines the model used to develop and analyze the data needed for the mental health component of a health system plan required under Public Law 93-641. Includes a review of existing utilization patterns, an assessment of community levels of risk, and a forecast of the need for mental health services. (Author)

A discussion of the hazards and possible solutions to the hazards of extra-high-voltage (EHV) electrical power lines are presented. (MDR)

The attack of mosquitos, black flies, chiggers, ticks, bees, scorpions and spiders is described and prevention and treatment of these bites and stings are given by this physician. (MDR)

The American Industrial Health Council (AIHC), an industry group formed to respond to standards for protecting workers from carcinogens, presents the industry view of cancer and chemicals. (SL)

A study was designed to answer the question: Is the baccalaureate-prepared nurse able to function satisfactorily as a staff nurse in an official public health agency? Findings indicate that health agency staff and education program faculty must work together to define the purpose, objectives, and content of the clinical experience. (JOW)

Community Health 360, a required class for community health educators and exercise science majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha, was developed to teach students the interrelatedness of health, music, art, language, history, and environment. The course and its evaluation by students and by peer review is described. (MT)

Few schools have policies to deal specifically with herpes and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Discusses some schools and states that have developed such policies and includes a source list for more information. (MD)

Examines the role of the counseling psychologist in physical health concerns and raises questions about the effectiveness of psychological treatments for health problems. Discusses implications for practice, theory, research, and training in counseling psychology and argues that this movement can be effective only if it affects morbidity and…

This is the second report of the Surgeon General devoted to women and smoking. First signs of an epidemic of tobacco related diseases among women are no longer being seen, as they were first reported in 1980. Lung cancer is now the leading cause of female cancer deaths, but cancer is just one of the serious risks faced by women who smoke. Female…

Highlights of the Ten-State Nutrition Survey, with emphasis on implications for programs of nutrition education. (LK)

Describes the influence of the state legislature on the development of medical education facilities in Michigan, including the relationship of the schools training MD's and DO's (oesteopathic practitioners). (AL)

Discusses the reasons why basic science courses are taught in all-university departments'' and the clinical experience is provided in cooperation with community health services, rather than a clinical teaching hospital, in the programs for Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Osteopathy. (AL)

A listing of meetings and exhibits of special interest to those concerned with environmental management scheduled from October 1972 through December 1973. (LK)