Report reviews secondhand smoke risks: Some scientists question risk level

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Some scientists authored and reviewed Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona's report on the ill effects of secondhand smoke that children are exposed to and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and exacerbation of existing respiratory disease. The findings concluded that secondhand smoke has immediate effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer.

Risk factors, Children, Smoking, Child health, Sudden infant death syndrome, Respiratory tract diseases

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Mental health courts show promise

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The article discusses the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) program that has provided grants to study the efficacy of jail diversion programs. The program has promoted the improvements in state and local mental health systems.

United States, Public affairs, Services information, Social aspects, Care and treatment, Services, Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill, United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental health courts

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