Blood pressure control improves but many remain untreated
Washington report summarizes government efforts since 1972 to curb high blood pressure known as the silent killer. Despite 38 percent rise in doctor visits for detection and treatment, an estimated 18 million Americans aware of the disorder still do not reduce their risks.
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National Institutes of Health
Robert Levy
National Heart and Lung Institute
Levy
Plastics Industry Pushes FDA on PVC Food Packaging
The Society of the Plastics Industry urged the FDA to withdraw a proposed ban on PVC used in food packaging. It submitted more than 300 pages of data claiming packaging has improved and poses little risk of chemical contaminants.
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Plastics Industry
Food and Drug Administration
Society of the Plastics Industry Inc
U.S. declines poison labels for poinsettia and mistletoe
The Consumer Product Safety Commission denied a petition to label poinsettia plants and mistletoe sprigs as poisonous. It warned plants may cause discomfort if eaten and urged keeping them away from children, with mistletoe berries removed promptly in homes with kids. The request was led by Bob Boehler of Kenmore, New York.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Bob Boehler
Kenmore
N.Y
Postal Service seeks reversal on rate ruling in court
The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to overturn a district court halt on postal rate increases set for December 2 and to stay related orders. The filing warns delays could cost the Postal Service about 7 million dollars daily and threaten payroll on February 6, 1976. The Dec 28 hike would raise first class mail from 10 to 13 cents.
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U.S. District Court
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EPA probes link between drinking water and cancer
The EPA reported 253 organic chemicals found in U S drinking water with most not yet tested for cancer risk. In 10 city tests including New York City and Terrebonne Parish 129 chemicals appeared. 18 were common but not evaluated for carcinogenicity. The agency will study 100 cities next year to set national limits.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New York City
Terrebonne Parrish
Congress
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