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National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1986
This book evaluates methodologies in epidemiologic and related studies for obtaining measurements of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses physicochemical and toxicological studies of environmental tobacco smoke, including physicochemical nature of smoke and in vivo and in…
Descriptors: Cancer, Diseases, Epidemiology, Evaluation Criteria
Uphouse, Lynda L. – 1982
Environmental influences can significantly affect (both positively and negatively) the developing child. Three ways in which the environment affects the developing organism are induction, facilitation, and maintenance. In the case of induction the presence or absence of specific stimuli totally determines whether or not a particular developmental…
Descriptors: Child Development, Drug Abuse, Environmental Influences, Health Conditions
Working Women Education Fund, Cleveland, OH. – 1981
This publication reports the results of a review of scientific research on office job hazards, survey responses from more than 1,200 office workers in Cleveland and Boston, and in-depth interviews with more than 100 office workers. The report covers the following areas of health hazards for office workers: (1) job stress--physical and…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adults, Equipment, Females
GULMON, LYNN – 1961
THE HOUSING, WORK, HEALTH, AND SCHOOLING CONDITIONS OF COLORADO MIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR CHILDREN WERE PRESENTED. HOUSING CONDITIONS FOR DOMESTIC LABORERS WERE VERY POOR. THERE WERE NO WELLS, NO REFRIGERATION, NO RUNNING WATER, NO STOVES OTHER THAN WOODBURNING OR COAL ONES, AND NO SCREENS ON DOORS AND WINDOWS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT MIGRANT…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Health Conditions, Housing Deficiencies, Living Standards
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. School Plant Management Section. – 1967
The most widely accepted practices and recent developments in the floor maintenance field are presented as an aid to school custodians and administrators. It is important that operations and maintenance men develop inexpensive, efficient methods of treatment which will give the floor maximum protection and service, make it look its best, and…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Cleaning, Communicable Diseases, Custodian Training
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health (DHEW/PHS), Rockville, MD. – 1972
Recommended standards for control of exposure to asbestos dust in the workplace are set out from the following standpoints: environmental, medical, labeling, personal protective equipment and clothing, apprisal of employees, work practices, and monitoring and recordkeeping requirements. The goal is maintenance of a low level of concentration to…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Criteria, Environmental Research, Environmental Standards
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Ahmed, A. Karim – Environment, 1976
Descriptors: Ecological Factors, Health Conditions, Marine Biology, Public Health
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Monteiro, Lois A. – Society, 1977
Notes that because health and illness behavior are culturally related, and because access to medical care facilities varies in different geographical settings, further research on immigrants of diverse background in multiple settings is required. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Economic Factors, Ethnic Groups, Health Conditions
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Saran, Parmatma – Society, 1977
Unlike other immigrant groups, structural assimilation for Indians is relatively smooth. Their behavior patterns and attitudes also suggest a strong sense of ethnicity and its desirability, and a growing support for cultural pluralism. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Rearing, Economics, Family Structure
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Fisher, Elliott S.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1985
During a period of increasing unemployment and decreased Medicaid eligibility, more women residents of low-income census tracts in Washington State received delayed prenatal care or none at all and delivered proportionately more infants of low birthweight. The incidence of maternal anemia also may have increased. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Economic Factors, Health Conditions, Low Income Groups
Healthy Schools Network, Inc., Albany, NY. – 2000
This guide presents cautionary tips for protecting children's health during school renovation and construction projects, the New York state laws regarding school renovation and construction, and the steps the laws require to eliminate dangerous conditions for children during these projects. Included is a checklist of uniform safety standards…
Descriptors: Child Health, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Newill, Vaun A. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1974
Background concerning legislation and development of environmental programs is detailed in the areas of air pollution, water pollution, pesticides, and multimedia toxic substances. Each section contains a discussion of scientific knowledge, health effects, costs, proposed standards, and possible approaches to the problems. (LS)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environmental Education, Environmental Research, Federal Programs
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Goldsmith, Francis J. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1972
The behavior of people in abusing the environment and practices of sanitarians in dealing with these people are reviewed. The need for developing new mechanisms for changing environmental behavior is assessed based on the concept that environmental deficiences are symptoms of behavioral problems. (BL)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Ecology
Kingson, Eric R. – Aging and Work: A Journal on Age, Work and Retirement, 1981
Examines the health of a sample population, men aged 45-59 in 1969, who retired before age 62 between 1966-1975. Compares the health of men receiving Social Security disability benefits with that of men reporting work-limiting health conditions at retirement but not receiving Social Security disability benefits. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Economic Status, Health, Health Conditions
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Lee, Philip R. – Journal of Allied Health, 1977
An approach to health policy is proposed that can lead to a more rational use of America's resources to meet the people's health needs. The Federal government's pursuit of two goals needed to implement this approach are discussed along with other aspects of health and health conditions in America. (HD)
Descriptors: Federal Government, Government Role, Health Conditions, Health Needs
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