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Health Canada Warns Consumers Not To Use Zencore Tabs
2007-07-24 14:09:00
Zencore Tabs WarningHealth Canada is warning consumers not to use Zencore Tabs, a product advertised as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, because it contains an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient similar to the approved drug tadalafil. Tadalafil is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and should only be used under the supervision of a health professional. The use of Zencore Tabs could pose serious health risks, especially for patients with existing medical conditions such as heart problems, those taking heart medication, or those at risk of stroke.Products containing tadalafil should not be used by individuals who are taking any nitrate medication because combining these products could result in the development of potentially life-threatening low blood pressure.The use of products containing tadalafil has been associated with serious side effects including serious cardiac events such as heart attacks, sudden cardiac death, angina...
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Health Canada Advises Not To Use Jie Jie Pills, Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan
2007-07-24 14:06:00
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Jie Jie Pills and Chua n Xiong Cha Tiao Wan due to concerns about possible side-effects.Jie Jie Pills and Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan are proprietary Chinese medicines that have been found to contain aristolochic acid, a natural toxin known to cause kidney failure and cancer in humans.Jie Jie Pills are black in colour and are contained in a bottle bearing a green label with red Chinese lettering. The bottle is enclosed in a box bearing a green label and the product name.The Hong Kong Department of Health and the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have advised against the use of the product Jie Jie Pills because it has been found to contain aristolochic acid, a natural toxin known to cause kidney failure and cancer in humans.In addition, a recent article in the journal Clinical Toxicology reported that the product Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan is contaminated with aristolochic acid.Documented reports show that aristo...
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Health Canada Advises Not To Use Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, Darling Capsules, D
2007-07-24 14:06:00
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, Darling Capsules, Dali Capsules, Spanish Fly Capsules, an unnamed product due to concerns about possible side-effects.Darling Capsules, Dali Capsules, Spanish Fly Capsules, and an unnamed product listed in a recent Medsafe advisory are marketed as treatments for erectile dysfunction. The product Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang is marketed for weight loss.Medsafe, the New Zealand health regulatory authority, advised the public not to use the products Darling Capsules, Dali Capsules, Spanish Fly Capsules, and an unnamed product, because they were found to contain sildenafil. Medsafe also advised the public not to use the product Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang because it was found to contain sibutramine.Sildenafil and sibutramine are prescription medications indicated for treatment of erectile dysfunction and obesity, respectively. They should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional. Side effects associa...
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Report Shows Increase In Hospital-Treated Dog Bites
2007-07-24 14:05:00
Hospital-Treated Dog Bite sMinnesota Department of Health review of hospital records shows a 40 percent increase in hospital-treated dog bites between 1998 and 2005. The largest growth was in the number of dog bites treated in emergency departments. The highest rates of both hospitalization and emergency department treatment occurred among children ages one to four years. In 75 percent of the instances, the victim was familiar with the dog(s) involved. The dog bites most often occurred in the home (48 percent) and yard (18 percent).Hospital records used in the study seldom documented the breed of the dog. Professional journal articles cited in the report indicate that identifying a single breed as particularly dangerous can lead to a false sense of security about other breeds and does not fully address the complexity of the problem. In addition, a dog's tendency to bite is based on factors such as its early experiences, socialization, and the victim's behavior, as well as the dog'...
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Health Canada Advises Not To Use Kui Hua Chut Lee San Bird's Nest & Pearl
2007-07-24 14:05:00
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Kui Hua Chut Lee San Bird's Nest & Pearl Batch # WA00030, manufactured by Hui Chun Tang Zhong Yao Chang / Hong Kong due to concerns about possible side-effects.The proprietary Chinese medicine Kui Hua Chut Lee San Bird's Nest & Pearl is indicated as a treatment for indigestion and constipation in children. The product is packaged in an off-white coloured box featuring Chinese lettering and a picture of children gathered around a fishbowl.The Hong Kong Department of Health [HKDH] found batch #WA00030 of the product Kui Hua Chut Lee San Bird's Nest & Pearl to exceed the acceptable limit for microbiological contaminants set out by the HKDH. Further investigation revealed that this product also exceeded the limit for all types of bacterial contamination in Natural Health Products in Canada.This product is indicated for use in children. Young children are particularly susceptible to bacterial infections with the use of bacterial-contamina...
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Missourians Urged To Protect Themselves From Heat
2007-07-24 14:04:00
Heat-Related IllnessesMissourians are advised to take extra precautions this summer to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. Summer heat can take its toll on a person's health, especially the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill. "Missourians need to be aware that exposure to high temperatures and humidity can cause heat-related illness and even death," said Jane Drummond, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services.Each year many Missourians suffer from heat-related illnesses, and even death. Last year 25 Missourians died due to heat-related causes; one was a child and 14 were individuals aged 65 or older. Between 2000-2006, 160 Missourians died due to heat-related causes.During prolonged periods of high temperatures, air conditioning is the best preventive measure.The elderly and the chronically ill are more vulnerable to the effects of high temperatures. They perspire less and are more likely to have health problems requiring medications that can imp...
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Know Before You Go Off-Road This Summer
2007-07-24 14:04:00
As thousands of Utahns head to the mountains and deserts for offhighway vehicle recreation this summer, Utah State Parks and the Utah Department of Health are reminding riders of the importance of training for young riders, helmet use by all riders, and having only one rider at a time per OHV.UDOH data show that in 2005, there were 1,565 OHV-related injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs); 23 of those were among children ages 4 and younger, 637 were among children ages 5 to 19 and 548 were adults ages 20-34. In 2005, the cost to Utah's health care system for OHV injuries totaled $1.5 million for treatment in emergency departments and an additional $5.9 million in hospitalization expenses.The 15-19-year age group has the highest rate of ED visits for OHV injuries at 13.6 per 10,000 population, followed by 20-24-year-olds at 10.6 per 10,000. UDOH data show they are also the group who are least likely to wear helmets and most likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).An...
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Academy Of General Dentistry Focuses On Tooth Erosion
2007-07-24 14:04:00
Tooth ErosionAcademy of General Dentist ry and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare will focus on developing and producing high-quality educational opportunities and materials for general dentists on the subjects of tooth wear and acid erosion. In addition, programs will be developed that are aimed at increasing the understanding and management of oral health and the expectations of aging patients.A recent survey of AGD members revealed that dentists think tooth erosion is more common today compared to five years ago and many respondents stated that consuming soft drinks, as well as other foods with a low pH value (such as fruit juices, pickles, fresh fruit and yogurt), contribute to tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is the breakdown of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth. Dental enamel is the thin, outer layer of hard tissue that helps maintain the tooth's structure and shape while protecting it from decay."At GSK Consumer Healthcare, we are committed to working wit...
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Vangent, Human Arc To Help Low Income Medicare Plan Members Get Prescriptio
2007-07-24 13:52:00
Vangent and Human Arc partner to help qualifying Medicare health plan members initially apply for and retain special federal assistance, making prescription drugs more affordable.Called the Low Income Subsidy, or LIS, this government assistance is available to Medicare beneficiaries with income below specified limits. It covers all or part of their monthly Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) premiums and entitles them to reduced co-payment and coinsurance amounts.Vangent's comprehensive informis member interaction management solution will provide robust analytics and contact management to complement Human Arc's proven Part D Solutions(SM) LIS outreach, member screening and enrollment assistance expertise. Informis combines Vangent's extensive knowledge and award-winning technology as the operator of the Beneficiary Contact Center (1-800 MEDICARE) for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).By utilizing informis, Human Arc will increase its capability to precis...
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The 50 Million Pound Weight lOSS Challenge Tops 375,000 Lbs
2007-07-23 13:36:00
Fourteen weeks into its 14-city U.S. tour, 173,143 people have joined at 50millionpounds.com, losing 377,790 total pounds.Vowing to "give up the pounds, not the fight," Dr. Ian Smith-physician, author of the NY Times #1 best-seller Extreme Fat Smash Diet and VH1 Celebrity Fit Club expert-has created The 50 Million Pound Challenge . Supported by a host of African-American leaders and sponsored by State Farm, The Challenge is coming to Atlanta on July 21 for a free special event of fitness & fun to help people take control of their health and take up the fight against weight-related illnesses. On pace as one of the most far-reaching initiatives of its kind, The Challenge is an historic campaign & commitment by the African-American community to rally people across the U.S. to get fit & lose weight -- and ultimately live longer, look & feel great. A star-studded cast will be at Centennial Olympic Park from 12-4 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday, July 21 for a free afternoon of live music, fitness &...
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Boosted Invirase Has Similar Efficacy To Boosted Lopinavir In HIV Patients
2007-07-23 13:34:00
HIV patients treated with the protease inhibitor Invirase 500 (saquinavir mesylate boosted with ritonavir) achieved similar efficacy, in terms of viral suppression and increases in CD4 cells, to those treated with lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), while being less likely to develop elevated lipid levels.These results, from a planned 24-week interim analysis of all 337 patients enrolled in the Roche-sponsored Gemini study, were presented today at the 4th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Sydney, Australia.Current treatment guidelines for highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) include a boosted protease inhibitor (PI) as an option for first-line treatment of HIV-infected patients. However, PI-based regimens can be associated with varying degrees of lipid abnormalities, potentially increasing the long-term risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease. As people with HIV are living longer due to advances in treatment, i...
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PA Agriculture Warn Consumers About Raw Milk Sold In York County
2007-07-23 13:32:00
Raw Milk WarningConsumers who purchased raw milk from Stump Acres Dairy of New Salem advised to immediately discard the raw milk and any products made with the raw milk due to potential salmonella contamination.Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized. Consumers who reported drinking raw milk purchased from the dairy in July experienced gastrointestinal illness and have been diagnosed with salmonella. A recent laboratory test result confirmed the presence of salmonella in raw milk at the dairy.The departments of Agriculture and Health have asked Stump Acres Dairy to halt all sales of raw milk immediately.In February and March, raw milk purchased at Stump Acres Dairy was linked to cases of infection with salmonella typhimurium and sales were suspended.The shelf-life for raw milk is about 14 days but can be longer if the milk is frozen. Freezing of the milk will not kill the salmonella bacteria.Individuals who drank raw milk purchased from Stump Acres Dairy and be...
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Smokefree England - 10 Days To Go
2007-07-19 11:31:00
Government News NetworkSmokefree England Public Health Minister Caroline Flint starts final countdown to a smokefree England.With just ten days to go until England becomes smokefree, the latest public opinion research shows that support for smokefree has never been higher with eight out of ten people supporting the introduction of this hugely important new law.On Sunday 1 July virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces will become smokefree, as the Health Act 2006 comes into force. Shops, offices, factories, pubs, cafes, restaurants, membership clubs, public transport, and work vehicles used by more than one person will all be smokefree.The latest public opinion research, published by the government today also shows that 95 per cent of people are aware of the new law, with unprompted awareness of the 1st July date as high as 83 per cent, compared to 55 per cent in April. Around 73 per cent of regular pub-goers, support the introduction of the legislation.Public Health Minist...
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More Help To Quit Smoking In Merthyr Tydfil
2007-07-19 11:30:00
A new initiative providing smokers with more help and support to quit is to get under way in Merthyr Tydfil.The scheme, jointly funded between Welsh Assembly Government and Merthyr Local Health Board, will enable local pharmacists to offer smoking cessation services. This will include giving smokers nicotine replacement therapy. The service will be in addition to that already provided by the All Wales Smoking Cessation Service and by GPs.Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Tony Jewell said that helping more people to quit the habit will improve the health of the people of Merthyr Tydfil."The Local Health Board approached the Assembly Government with the idea of improving access to smoking cessation services by enabling pharmacists to provide advice and support to smokers."The people of Merthyr Tydfil have long suffered relatively poor health, such as respiratory and cardiac conditions. These can be caused or made worse by smoking."Given the large number of people smoking in Merthyr T...
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Montana Teens To Take On Tobacco Industry
2007-07-19 11:30:00
Youth from across Mont ana will unite for the second annual reACT! Against Corporate Tobacco teen summit.More than 200 people are expected to participate in the four-day event. They will work to expose the marketing practices of the corporate tobacco industry, learn how to empower their peers and communities, and celebrate the successful first year of the youth advocacy organization.The summit will begin Sunday and continue through Wednesday. It is sponsored by the Tobacco Use Prevention Program of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).Tobacco prevention advocates from across the country will join participants in a variety of activities aimed at equipping teens with the tools they need to take action against "corporate tobacco." Their ultimate goal is to protect the health of Montana youth by discouraging the use of tobacco products, such as cigarettes and spit tobacco. Session topics will include youth activism, tobacco prevention through art, media rela...
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Colorado Celebrates One Year Of Smoke-Free Workplaces
2007-07-19 11:30:00
Smoke-Free WorkplacesColorado is one of more than a dozen states nationwide that have enacted smoke-free workplace laws to help protect the health of all citizens.One year after taking effect, the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act is helping residents, employees and visitors experience significantly healthier environments.A recent study by the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership found that air pollution in hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, has improved by nearly 70 percent since the smoke-free law took effect. The most dramatic improvement was seen in bars and taverns, where air quality improved by nearly 90 percent. Overall, air quality in bars, taverns and restaurants all changed from an EPA rating of "unhealthy" to "good," meaning that the air in these locations now poses little or no health risk.Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Colorado, where 17 percent of adults smoke. Smoke-free laws are proving to be an effective way to improv...
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Canadian Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Strong Tobacco Control Laws
2007-07-19 11:29:00
Strong Tobacco Control Laws Supreme Court of Canada delivered an important victory for public health that has global implications in upholding the country's strong tobacco control laws.It include strong restrictions on tobacco advertising and sponsorships and large, graphic health warnings on cigarette packs. Canada has been a world leader in adopting strong measures to reduce tobacco use, especially in the area of marketing restrictions and health warnings, and also has strong constitutional protections for freedom of expression.Today's unanimous ruling shows that nations can take strong, effective actions to reduce tobacco use and save lives that are consistent with free speech protections. This decision reaffirms the right of governments to take effective action to reduce tobacco use, which kills more than five million worldwide each year, and to place limits on the ability of tobacco companies to mislead consumers or to market their deadly and addictive products in ways that ma...
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Cleveland Clinic To Include Nicotine Testing In Pre-Employment Physicals
2007-07-19 11:29:00
Nicotine Testing Pre-employment health evaluations for Cleveland Clinic job applicants now include Nicotine testing, in addition to the existing health and wellness screenings.The testing for Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite, is being incorporated as part of Cleveland Clinic's efforts to make the institution a healthy place to work and visit."As a leading healthcare organization dedicated to fighting disease and advocating healthy living, our policies and procedures must reflect that commitment," said Delos M. "Toby" Cosgrove, M.D. CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic. "Having banned smoking from our campuses and launched a communitywide program to promote smoking cessation, incorporating Cotinine testing is a natural extension of our efforts to highlight the perils of tobacco use."An incremental rollout of the new policy, lasting through Sept. 1, will allow job applicants who test positive for Cotinine access to free, smoking cessation services. During this time, a positive test w...
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Think about secondhand smoking dangers before taking a cigarette
2007-07-19 11:28:00
There are many urgent articles in the press on the danger of smoking for the health of people, espessially those who are considered to be secondhand smokers. Despite the fact that there are many warnings concerning this phenomena and the fact that many countries continue being careless about secondhand smoking, there are forecasts about having more and more smoke-free zones in our planet in the near future.The fact is that many people today acquire deseases only because they are forced to bear a smoker at their working places, recreational areas and different public places. A survey, conducted in Oregon by the Multnomah County Health Department and Oregon Department of Human Services shows upsetting results, as it revealed that those people who work among smokers are more inclined to get lung cancer than others. The reason why it happens is a high level of carcinogen NNK in the organism which causes cancer no matter whether that person smokes or not. According to that research seco...
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Saint Joseph's Health System Goes Tobacco-Free
2007-07-19 11:28:00
Tobacco-Free All facilities of Saint Jose ph's Health System have been designated "tobacco-free," effective July 2.Facilities include Saint Joseph's Hospital campus, associated doctor's buildings and adjacent areas; Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services sites on Decatur Street in Atlanta and on Buford Highway, as well as the mobile sites and Mercy Senior Care in Rome, Ga."As one of Atlanta's leading health care providers, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure a healthy environment for our patients, visitors, family members, volunteers and employees," says Kirk Wilson, president and CEO of Saint Joseph's Health System. "With what we know about the effects of tobacco, it simply makes sense for Saint Joseph's Health System to be a 'tobacco-free' environment."Saint Joseph's has been working for approximately nine months educating and alerting employees, patients, visitors and others who come to the Hospital campus about the July 2 'go-live' date of the policy."We have offer...

Next Safety Announces Handheld Nicotine Delivery Device
2007-07-19 11:28:00
Nicotine Delivery Device Next Safe ty pulmonary drug delivery device delivers nicotine more effectively than a cigarette.Big tobacco corporations have increased nicotine levels in cigarettes over the past 6 years. This finding indicates a tacit understanding by big tobacco that nicotine is the driving force behind market sales. Next Safety, Inc. is committed to giving the public a safer alternative.Next Safety, Inc. has delivered nicotine with such high efficiency and efficacy that an inhaled dose equal to less than 30 percent of that inhaled from the average cigarette yields psychoactive results that last 12 to 18 hours in the average person. Receptors in the brain receive nicotine rapidly without the inhalation of the more than 300 combustion byproducts contained in cigarette smoke.The pulmonary drug delivery device will be brought to market by Next Safety and it's licensees with a price point of "It is unfortunate that millions of people rely on smoking for the delivery of nicotin...
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Cerro Gordo County Smoke-Free Dining Guide Available
2007-07-19 11:27:00
Smoke-Free Dining Guide Partnership for a Tobacco Free Cerro Gordo County announces an updated Cerro Gordo County Smoke-Free Dining Guide is available for public use.The guide includes a listing of restaurants and dining establishments in Cerro Gordo County that offer 100% smoke-free dining. The dining guide was last updated in 1999. All smoke-free dining establishments in Cerro Gordo County benefit from this new guide, said Tammy Bryant, coordinator of the Partnership."This is a win-win situation for consumers who dine in Cerro Gordo County as well as the dining establishments. Its free to be listed in this guide as long as you offer 100% smoke-free dining. This includes outdoor dining areas," Bryant said. "Now that the guide has been updated, we hope to update it annually."The dining guide will be available at area lodging and dining establishments, health clinics, public libraries and at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health office.Another benefit to being listed in t...
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Alaska Psychiatric Institute Goes Smoke Free
2007-07-19 11:27:00
Beginning July 1 the entire Alaska Psychiatric Institute campus will prohibit smoking.This follows reports that morbidity and mortality rates for the mentally ill are high due to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and pulmonary infections. Tobacco usage can be linked to these disorders in many cases. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services supports the API campus in their quest to improve the health and well-being of our mentally ill residents."I am encouraged by the support to move to smoke-free campuses nationwide," API Director Ron Adler said. "Many published reports encourage overall health as a treatment goal for the mentally ill. When obesity, hypertension and other illnesses are triggered by risk factors such as smoking, something must be done by the institutions providing the care."API patients will be offered a variety of smoking suppressants.A report published by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Council states that while ...
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McHenry County Health Department Promotes Tobacco Prevention
2007-07-19 11:25:00
McHenry County Health Department Staff from the McHenry County Department of Health and members of Reality Illinois Teens Against Tobacco teamed up with STAR 105.5 Radio for America's Cardboard Cup Regatta.Health Department staff distributed frisbees, hats, and sunscreen lip balms with tobacco prevention messages.One of the entries in this year's race included an anti-tobacco message (picture attached).For information about its smoking cessation classes, contact the Department of Health at 815-334-4510.
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NYC Smoking Rate Has Declined 20% Since 2002
2007-07-19 11:25:00
NYC Smoking Rate New York City's smoking rate has plummeted since a comprehensive program against smoking was launched in 2002The 2006 rate was nearly 20% lower than the 2002 rate ? a decline that represents 240,000 fewer smokers. The City's rate for 2006 is the lowest on record (17.5%), and lower than all but five U.S. states (California, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Connecticut). Over the past year, smoking decreased among men (from 22.5% to 19.9%) and among Hispanics (from 20.2% to 17.1%). These large declines followed a year-long ad campaign aimed at prompting more smokers to quit.Beginning in 2002, and after a decade with no progress, New York City increased the tobacco tax, eliminated smoking in virtually all workplaces, and launched hard-hitting anti-tobacco ads. By all indications, the interventions have made a difference. "Hard-hitting ads work," said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden ? "especially when they're paired with a tobacco tax and smoke-free air legislati...
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Mississippi Department Of Health Releases Youth Tobacco Survey Results
2007-07-19 11:24:00
Youth Tobacco Survey The latest findings show that tobacco use among Mississippi public high school and middle school students is decreasing.Significant findings from the survey include a 43 percent drop in frequent cigar use by public high school students and a 30 percent decrease in current cigarette use by public middle school students between 2004 and 2006. The survey examines public high school and middle school students' use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and cigars.According to Dr. Lovetta Brown, Interim State Epidemiologist, the findings suggest that students are hearing the message about the dangers of tobacco use and beginning to apply that message to their lives.The survey findings also show a slight increase by public middle school students who had ever used smokeless tobacco, from 14.7 percent in 2004 to 15.5 percent in 2006, and an increase in the percentage of public high school students who had ever smoked cigarettes, from 59.4 percent to 61.2 percent.The 2006 You...
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Utah Department Of Health Adopts Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
2007-07-19 11:24:00
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy Starting July 1, 2007, anyone visiting or working for the Utah Department of Health will either need to find somewhere else to light up or quit smoking.The UDOH has adopted a tobacco-free policy for its buildings and grounds, and cessation services are offered to those who want to kick the habit.'Going smoke-free is just the right thing to do,' said Dr. David Sundwall, UDOH Executive Director. 'Not only is smoke an irritant for non-smoking staff and patrons, but secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer, heart disease, and illness in children. We couldn't in good conscience allow open smoking on our grounds any longer,' he said.The goal of the tobacco-free policy is to improve the health of UDOH employees and visitors by both reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and promoting quitting. Cutting tobacco use also increases productivity, lowers absenteeism, and reduces medical and other costs associated with tobacco use in the workplace.UDOH buildings have b...

Non-Smoking Workers Absorb Potent Carcinogen When Exposed To Secondhand Smo
2007-07-19 11:24:00
Secondhand SmokeSecondhand smoke in the workplace is an unacceptable health hazard and shows why ALL workplaces must be smoke-free and ALL workers must be protected.The new study, which was released last week, finds that nonsmoking restaurant and bar employees absorb a potent, tobacco-specific carcinogen when exposed to secondhand smoke in the workplace. It also finds that levels of this powerful carcinogen continue to increase the longer the employee works in a place where smoking is permitted.This study underscores the need for Wisconsin legislators to pass a law that requires all workplaces to be smoke-free and protects all workers and the public from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke. The study also shows why it is important that legislators protect all workers and reject loopholes and exemptions that would condemn some workers to continued exposure to the cancer-causing chemicals in secondhand smoke. All Wisconsin workers have a right to breathe clean air and deser...
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Indiana State Encourage Hoosiers To Stop Using Tobacco
2007-07-19 11:24:00
Indiana Stat e officials outlined a campaign aimed at reducing Indiana's adult smoking rates, saying "there's never been a better time to quit smoking" and urged Hoosiers not to use tobacco products."We are committed to helping anyone who is ready to quit smoking get access to the resources they need to be successful. Now is the time to make Indiana a more healthy state," said Gov. Daniels.With the Governor at the Ruth Lilly Health Education Center, State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, M.D. and Karla Sneegas, executive director, Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation launched the new campaign entitled "There's never been a better time to quit."State officials are making clear their intent to decrease Indiana's high smoking rate. More than one million (1.1 million) adults smoke cigarettes in Indiana."Our new campaign is just the beginning, and now is the time to quit," said Dr. Monroe. "We, as a state, need to pull together and help one another to reduce the burden of tobacco. We...
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As England Goes Smokefree, Wales Achieves 99% Compliance
2007-07-19 11:23:00
As England goes smoke free, the first figures on compliance with the ban in Wale s have been revealed.The Welsh Assembly Government figures show that local authorities in Wales have reported that 99 per cent of businesses and vehicles inspected during April complied with the smoke-free requirements of the legislation.The figures up to the end of April also show that no fixed penalties have been issued.The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell, said that the figures show the hard work by the Assembly Government and local authorities to raise awareness of the ban has paid off.Dr Jewell said: The introduction of the ban in Wales has gone smoothly and anecdotal evidence from licensees suggests that, far from having a negative impact on sales, the initial response to the ban has been that trade has been busier. According to research carried out by Beaufort, public support has risen from 71 per cent in March 2006 to 80 per cent in May 2007. We expect compliance levels to remain close...
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