Peterson, Virginia

Contains facts, charts, and statistics from a variety of sources that provide information about water, discussing water use, surface and ground water, drinking water, oceans and coastal waters, wetlands, water in the arid West, and acid rain. Includes a glossary and references.

Provides current information on the status of health in the United States today, emphasizing national health care financing, health insurance, health care providers and facilities, chronic, degenerative, and mental health diseases, and preventative measures.

Discusses: Religious Positions, Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton, Federal Laws, State Laws, Statistics, Violence and Public Attitudes.

Examines the issue of child abuse in the United States, looking at the history of the problem, offering a definition of child abuse, and discussing causes and effects, sexual abuse, legal relief, and other topics.

Provides statistical tables and charts about AIDS and discusses various related topics including its prevalence in the U.S. and around the world, symptoms and transmission, children and teens, treatment and cost, research, and education.