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Paulus, Paul; And Others – Environmental Psychology and Nonverbal Behavior, 1978
Emphasis was directed toward three factors: (1) social density; (2) spatial density; and (3) overall institutional population level. In prisons, higher population years yielded higher death rates and higher rates of psychiatric commitments. Blood pressure was higher in more crowded housing. Degree of perceived crowding was related to space per…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Health Conditions, Institutional Environment, Institutionalized Persons
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1978
Presents the response of the American Industrial Health Council (AIHC) to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) genetic proposal for regulating chemical carcinogens in industry. (HM)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cost Estimates, Health Conditions
Landsmann, Leanna – Today's Education, 1978
Opinions from a survey of 9,000 teachers on teacher health are summarized. The role of the school principal in promoting teacher health is considered crucial. (MJB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Data Analysis, Factor Analysis, Health Conditions
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Stratton, Ron; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
A study of eight diabetic adolescents with moderately well-controlled diabetes concludes that recreational activities are as effective in lowering blood glucose levels as structured exercise. This might allow diabetic adolescents to participate in a wider variety of sports activities. Research, methodology, and results are discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Diabetes, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology
Markellis, Victoria C. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1986
Epidemiology has been used historically to reduce the incidence of communicable diseases and is used presently to study chronic conditions, environmental conditions, and social conditions. Its analytical method is necessary for health educators to evaluate tactics and recommend programs. (MT)
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Health Conditions
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Cassel, Russell N.; Cassel, Susie L. – Education, 1984
Type-A Prone and Type-A personalities were assessed on the basis of the Cassel Type-A Personality Assessment Profile. Statistical data analysis indicated differences in positive lifestyle, blood pressure, and self-control and no differences in negative lifestyle, pulse rate, or peripheral temperature. Type-A Prone and Type-A norm profiles were…
Descriptors: Biofeedback, Cardiology, Health Conditions, Hypertension
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Applewhite, Harold L. – American Journal of Public Health, 1971
Descriptors: Blacks, Dental Hygienists, Health Conditions, Health Personnel
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Leigh, J. Paul – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1982
With data from the Michigan Panel Study of Income Dynamics, this study investigates the direct and indirect effects of education on an individual's self-reported work hours lost due to illness. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Status Comparison, Employment Level, Health Conditions
Ratner, Rochelle – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1979
Relates the experiences of participants in four poetry workshop sessions at a convalescent rehabilitation center. Provides examples of the poetry written during the sessions. (RL)
Descriptors: Adults, Creative Expression, Health, Health Conditions
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Keller, Ed – National Elementary Principal, 1980
The Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on use of asbestos in school buildings are not based on an "acceptable level of risk," require action by the consumers rather than by the producers of the hazardous substance and do not extend to other public facilities that theoretically place citizens in similar danger. (Author/PGD)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines, Federal Regulation
Ramirez, Patricia C. – Agenda, 1977
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Health Conditions, Health Needs, Migrant Health Services
Travis, H. Richard – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1976
The Delphi Technique is a method for identifying existing community consensus on health problems, needs, and goals by the application of three questionnaires, each of them a revision of the previous, in an attempt to obtain a broad and detailed response. (MB)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Health Conditions, Measurement Techniques, Needs Assessment
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Kieffer, George H. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
Describes contemporary problems in American health care. Reviews history of health care as a political issue, particularly in regard to rising health care costs. Suggests the educational system can solve national health problems effectively by stressing health education and individual responsibility for good health practices. (CS)
Descriptors: Financial Services, Government Role, Health Conditions, Health Education
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Hammond, Cathie – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2002
Review of research on the correlation between education and health indicates that the relationship is influenced by when in the life course education is experienced, the type of health condition, and the national context. The findings have implications for understanding the influence of health behaviors on health outcomes and the mediating role of…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Health Behavior, Health Conditions, Mental Health
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Tlakula, Mokgadi – Community Development Journal, 1998
Describes experiences of a South African rural women's organization focused on preventive health care, exchange of knowledge and skills, and empowerment. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Development, Conflict, Foreign Countries, Group Dynamics
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