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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1984
Page
27
Federal health officials note 2,322 measles cases through week 39 of 1984 up 84 percent from 1983 but say the rise is not alarming. CDC immunization experts caution fluctuations may occur and urge broad vaccination and rapid outbreak response.
Dr. Edward Horvath of the Marshfield Clinic cites pesticides, silage gases, farm accidents, and zoonoses as major risks for farmers and their children. He notes inadequate protections for small farms, ongoing research at the National Farm Medicine Center, and efforts to educate rural communities about safety and health.
UW Madison virologist Dean Oliver foresees irradiated foods becoming common as FDA considers allowing up to 100 kilorads for fresh produce. He notes irradiation can extend shelf life, kill pests and microbes, and may aid developing countries. High level doses raise concerns about vitamin loss and safety remains debated.
The aging process turns muscle into fat as the average American gains about 1 pound yearly. Between ages 25 and 55 this can add roughly 30 extra pounds, while losing about a half pound of lean tissue annually compounds the total to around 45 pounds when lean mass loss is counted.
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