Total of resources: 27044

Integration of vitamin A supplementation with immunization: policy and programme implications - report of a meeting

It presents the conclusions and recommendations of the Meeting regarding to the gap between immunization coverage and vitamin A supplement coverage, and integration of vitamin A supplementation and im...
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Immunization Programs, Vitamin A Deficiency/prevention & control, Anais de congresso

Making use of vaccine vial monitors: flexible vaccine management for polio

It presents information on the traditional cold chain for campaigns, vaccine vial monitor, fast chain, flexible cold chain, and planning of issues for a flexible cold chain. Document in pdf format; Ac...
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English, French
Vaccines, Refrigeration, Immunization Programs, Poliomyelitis/prevention & control, Drug Packaging, Reference Books, Guia [tipo de publicação]

Manual for the laboratory diagnosis of measles virus infection

It presents information on measles virological surveillance, related to agent, disease, immune response, prevention strategies, role of the laboratory in measles control and prevention, requirements f...
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Measles/prevention & control, Measles/diagnosis, Measles virus, Reference Books, Manejo de espécimes (amostra), Manuais [tipo de publicação]

Public Attitudes Toward Aging, Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery

Apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa feita por telefone para descobrir as reações dos norte-americanos em relação à beleza, envelhecimento e cirurgia plástica.
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Surgery, Plastic, Beauty, Envelhecimento (humano)

The national elder abuse incidence study: final report, September 1998

Apresenta os resultados finais da primeira pesquisa sobre maus-tratos ao idoso, realizada em 1996. O estudo estima que, no mínimo, meio milhão de pessoas sofreram abuso ou negligência nos EUA.
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Aged, Health of the Elderly, Incidence, Elder Abuse

University Program Helps Elderly Adults Improve Their Mood and Memory

Relata a experiência realizada na Michigan State University, ajudando os idosos a melhorar a sua memória e o bom-humor através de encontros (workshops)
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Affect, Aged, Transtornos de Memória

Memory Problems in the Elderly

Apresenta informações sobre a situação da memória humana durante o envelhecimento: mitos existentes sobre o assunto e orientações básicas sobre o que fazer quando há problemas de memória.
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Aged, Transtornos de memória

Centro Técnico de Documentação - CTD

Disponibiliza informações sobre legislação de saúde, estatísticas de saúde, trabalhos técnicos da Secretaria e bibliografia de interesse da área da saúde, além de vídeos e periódicos.
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: Portuguese
Public Health, Public Administration, Centros de Documentação, Entidades SES

Beyond Fifty: a report to the nation on economic security

Apresenta um perfil da situação econômica das de pessoas maiores de 50 anos. Avalia-se antigas suposições e identifica-se novas tendências sobre a aposentadoria e a preparação para a mesma. D...
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
Retirement

Issues relating to the use of BCG in immunization programmes - a discussion document

It summarizes the current use and utility of BCG in the world today, and comments on policy issues that deserve consideration. Document in pdf format; Acobat Reader required
See more details

Resource added in: 28/05/2001
Available languages: English
BCG Vaccine/therapeutic use, BCG Vaccine, BCG Vaccine/adverse effects, Tuberculosis/prevention & control, Immunization Programs