Public healthEs main fear over bioterrorism: Surge capacity

Article Abstract:

Significant resources are focused on bioterrorism planning that has improved United StatesE ability to confront an attack involving smallpox or some other insidious agent. However, the long-neglected public health sector still faces problem in confronting bioterrorism that raises doubts about the health care systemEs surge capacity.

Bioterrorism, Smallpox

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Linking large people to care

Article Abstract:

Physician Lindy Griffin, herself a large person, respects the obese people who come to her for help, not discussing issues the patient finds uncomfortable. However, lawsuits are brought aginst physicans for people who died based on the idea that the physician didn't do enough to help them.

Care and treatment, Overweight persons, Physical fitness

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TV-free week gets support of physicians

Article Abstract:

Excessive television viewing leads to poor physical health of adults and children. Several studies have linked the increase in television viewing hours to a sedentary lifestyle leading to obesity and its accompanying morbidities.

Children, Television viewers

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