DC Tobacco Free Families Commercial
DC Tobacco Free Families has launched a 10 million dollar campaign to help DC residents quit smoking. The campaign is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Department of Health, and the American Lung Association of DC. All DC residents can receive FREE nicotine patches and lozenges to help them quit smoking, along with 24/7 counseling. According to the Tobacco Free Families: "DC has some of the highest rates of cancer and heart disease and mortality in the United States, and tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the District." Smoking has additional risks for people living with HIV. Smoking weakens the immune system. It can make it harder to fight off HIV-related infections. HIV associated malignancies, such as anal and cervical cancer, are observed more frequently among HIV/AIDS patients who smoke. Other cancers commonly associated with smoking such as lung, head, and neck, are observed more frequently among HIV-positive smokers compared with other smokers. Additionally, AIDS Dementia Complex is more common among HIV positive smokers than non-smokers. For more information, call 1 800 QUIT-NOW or visit www.dctff.org.
Ayurvedic Medicine For Optimizing Cardiovascular Health
Contributed by: (www.india-herbs.com) Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart and blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments. In practice, cardiovascular disease is treated by cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, neurologists, and interventional radiologists, depending on the organ system that is being treated. There is considerable overlap in the specialties, and it is common for certain procedures to be performed by different types of specialists in the same hospital. Most Western countries face high and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease. Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. Diseases of the heart alone caused 30% of all deaths, with other diseases of the cardiovascular system causing substantial further death and disability. It is the number 1 cause of death and disability in the United States and most European countries. A large histological study (PDAY) showed vascular injury accumulates from adolescence, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood. By the time that heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually quite advanced, having progressed for decades. There is therefore increased emphasis on preventing ...
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