Health Update

Global Warning Increases Hospitalizations For Respiratory Problems – A Study

Global Warning Increases Hospitalizations For Respiratory Problems – A Study The data from study of 12 European cities from Dublin to Valencia disclosed that temperatures increase during the summer may increase the number of hospitalizations for respiratory problems, especially among elderly people.

The data comes from a European project known as the “Assessment and Prevention of Acute Health Effects of Weather Conditions in Europe” (PHEWE).

Scots drowning themselves in alcohol

Scots drowning themselves in alcoholRecent survey revealed that Scotland has the eighth-highest level of alcohol consumption in the World. Neilsen Company, on the behalf of the Scottish Government conducted a survey on the sales of alcohol.

Survey revealed that Scots consumed equivalent to 11.8 litres per person over 16, in 2007. This amount is two litres more than in England and Wales where the average was 9.9 litres per person.

Unhealthy lifestyle doubles stroke risk

Unhealthy lifestyle doubles stroke riskRecent study revealed that an unhealthy lifestyle doubles the risk of stroke. University of East Anglia researchers analyzed data collected from 20,000 Men and women aged 40 to 79 with no known history of stroke. The study subjects were followed for 11 years.

Study subjects filled detailed health and lifestyle questionnaire and underwent a thorough health examination. Researchers gave one point for each of these habits- for not smoking, for drinking just one to 14 units of alcohol a week, for consuming five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, for being physically active.

Ramadoss, Centre Government get notice by the Supreme Court for closing PSU vaccine plants

Ramadoss, Centre Government get notice by the Supreme Court for closing PSU vaccine plantsHealth minister Anbumani Ramadoss will have to answer the Supreme Court for his decision to close three public sector units manufacturing many life-saving vaccines. On January 15, 2008, the production licenses of Pasteur Institute of India (Coonor), BCG Vaccine Laboratory (Chennai) and Central Research Institute (Kasauli) were cancelled.

Six Lakh Doses of Anti-Hepatitis-B Vaccines Flown to Sabarkantha

Failure of government to extend funding of SunSmart campaigns can cause more Skin Cancer deaths

Failure of government to extend funding of SunSmart campaigns can cause more Skin Cancer deathsRecent survey revealed that failure of the Federal Government to renew funding for SunSmart campaigns will lead to death of 1900 Australians due to skin cancer. The study also revealed that despite the fact that money spent in SunSmart campaigns is profitable for the government in the long run still there is no funding commitment beyond this summer. Researchers said that every dollar invested in prevention campaigns produces a $2.32 saving to the health system.

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