Hypertension a national health problem rises in public view
Hypertension or high blood pressure poses a national health problem by contributing to heart disease stroke and renal failure. It often has no symptoms yet damages organs before detection. Factors include heredity obesity early adult obesity excessive alcohol use and race with blacks at higher risk and earlier onset. Regular blood pressure checks and yearly physician visits are urged.
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World Health Organization
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Martinez couple welcome son Justin Seth at Methodist Hospital
Kari and Ricardo Martinez welcome their son Justin Seth born July 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Levelland's Methodist Hospital. Weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces and 20 inches long, he has a sister Kari La Shae. Grandparents are Richard and Vera Martinez of Meadow, Beverly Harrison of Brownfield, and Danny Callaway of Roswell, New Mexico. Great-grandparents are Bob and Dena Cox of Roswell and great-great-grandmother Hazel Covert of Roswell.
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Martinez Ricardo
Kari Martinez
Justin Seth
Methodist Hospital
Levelland
Kari la Shae
Richard and
Vera Martinez
Meadow
Beverly Harrison
Brownfield
Danny Callaway
Roswell
N.M
Bob and
Dena Cox
Hazel Covert
Moore couple welcome son Mason James in Memorial City Hospital
Moore J and Lisa Moore of Houston announce the birth of Mason James at 11 57 a.m. on July 22 at Memorial City Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches. First child for the couple. grandparents are Rechelle and Keith Davis of Brownfield and Jim and (Mrs.) Moore of Midland, with Joe Hathaway of Midland as additional grandparent. Great grandparents James J. Martin and Sol Davis reside in Brownfield.
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Moore J
Lisa Moore
Houston
Mason James
Memorial City Hospital
Rechelle Davis
Keith Davis
Brownfield
Jim Moore
Midland
Joe Hathaway
James J. Martin
Sol Davis
Circular irrigated rings stand out on farm fields
Alan Berryhill reports on Barry Sims circular planting pattern across cotton and wheat, using pivot irrigation to protect against wind and increase water to cotton. The two plan to sustain the system, harvesting some wheat later and possibly maize. A district official notes the bulls-eye appearance could invite risk.
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Alan Berryhill
USDA
Berryhill
Barry Sims
Sims
Barry
Doug Sims
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