How Does a Child’s Environment Influence Their Development
The National Children’s Health Study has been launching a long-term research project in San Diego to determine how the environment affects the health and development of a child.
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Prevent Food Poisoning
Foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans each year, causing 3,000 deaths and 128,000 hospitalizations, according to updated statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What Types of Cancers Are Preventable?
One important and simple strategy for holding down the cost of one’s life insurance premiums and to live a long and healthy life is to avoid certain habits and activities that can greatly increase the risk of cancer.
Smoking Causes Variety Of Health Insurance Risks
For decades, people have been warned that smoking is likely to give them lung cancer over time. Many consumers are also aware that as smokers, they are likely to face significantly higher life insurance premiums, and in some cases, health insurance and overall medical costs.
Could Childhood Obesity Lead To An Early Death?
Obesity is a condition that can seriously shorten one’s life span while also resulting in higher life insurance premiums – especially if it contributes to certain pre-existing conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.
However, a recent study suggests that the dangers of obesity can start to manifest themselves long before adulthood, which is one more reason why parents need to do what they can to promote a healthy diet and ensure their children get plenty of exercise.
International Organizations Team Up To Promote Childhood Health
The International Olympic Committee announced recently that it would strengthen its partnership with the World Health Organization, helping it accomplish its stated goal of increasing access to sports around the world.
The IOC says that its central objective with this outreach effort is to promote healthy, active lifestyles among young people worldwide, by providing them with the opportunity to participate in sporting activities. This can help to forestall the onset of many health problems caused by prolonged inactivity, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues.
Why Are Flu Vaccinations Important?
The World Health Organization in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working toward ending the global pandemic of H1N1 flu virus.
WHO Urges Countries To Raise Tobacco Tax
The World Health Organization urges countries to raise taxes on tobacco products, as tobacco-related diseases are the world’s leading cause of death.
Alcoholism And Life Insurance Availability
Life insurance companies find alcohol consumption (beyond social drinking) incredibly risky due to the future implications that may affect the consumer later in life.
Could Childhood Obesity Lead To An Early Death?
Obesity is a condition that can seriously shorten one’s life span while also resulting in higher life insurance premiums – especially if it contributes to certain pre-existing conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.
However, a recent study suggests that the dangers of obesity can start to manifest themselves long before adulthood, which is one more reason why parents need to do what they can to promote a healthy diet and ensure their children get plenty of exercise.