Synopses & Reviews
This collection of expert commentaries, short communications, and research and review articles highlights the work of international contributors making an impact in the education and training of patients, health professionals, and the public at large. Some areas discussed include an Internet course in basic epidemiology for medical students, honoring traditional knowledge and wisdom in health education interventions, and knowledge and practice in Nepalese pregnant women regarding drug intake during pregnancy. Other subjects explored include the effects of interviewer race on reports of anxiety in African Americans, the importance of health education in the management of childhood-obesity, and triage and ethics.