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                                                                      April 17, 1967





                          The National Advisory Council of the National Institute
                          of Neurological Diseases and Blindness passed the following
                          resolution at its March 1967 meeting:

                             "The National Advisory Neurological Diseases and Blindness
                          Council has noted with pleasure the rapid progress of the
                          Regional Medical Program and the enthusiastic response to this
                          progressive enterprise.  It has observed, however, the somewhat
                          uneven representation upon regional advisory committees and the
                          apparent disproportionate interest in the different phases of
                          the heart, cancer, and stroke programs.  As a result, in smme
                          localities, the emphasis upon stroke and in other areas,
                          upon cancer, has been less than desirable.  The National
                          Advisory Neurological Diseases and Blindness Council fears
                          that if this trend continues, it may lead to unbalanced
                          programs which may deprive some regions of this country of the
                          benefits of the medical advances in certain health fields.
                          For this reason the NANDB Council urges that reviewing groups
                          and advisory councils, in considering planning and operation
                          grants should direct attention to a balanced program so that
                          all categorical areas may be adequately supported throughout
                          the Nation."