Californians split on smoking bans in public places
A California Cancer Society poll shows 41 percent of adults still smoke while 94 percent favor hospital smoking limits and 80 percent back bans in theaters and mass transit. Smokers are a declining minority. many never smoked or quit.
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American Cancer Society
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U S to monitor drug reaction postmarketing study
Two federal agencies announce a joint $1.1 million project to monitor adverse drug reactions after approval. FDA Commissioner Alexander Schmidt says postapproval monitoring can reveal rare effects only seen after widespread use and may support postmarketing studies if legislation passes.
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Aid plans out infant deaths
Johns Hopkins researchers found federally subsidized family planning correlated with a drop in nonwhite infant mortality in Maryland counties from 1969 to 1973. They note increased use of birth control services by poor nonwhite women coincided with mortality reductions, especially in counties with larger service uptake.
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Lawrence Green
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Surgeon Warns of Trauma Epidemic Across U S
A St. Louis surgeon reports trauma from traffic accidents remains an epidemic in the United States despite declines in deaths and injuries. Dr Oscar P Hampton Jr urges speed limits seat belts and rides to curb fatalities and disability. He cites 1975 trauma deaths 102000 and 1974 10.6 million temporary disabilities 370000 permanent disabilities.
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Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons
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