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A Government study states that, men in northern counties die on average two years earlier than their southern counterparts, partly because of higher obesity levels and smoking related diseases. Life expectancy for women is also a year shorter.
Health	The Sentinel – 10th October 2006



Deafblind Scotland estimate that there are around 5,000 people in Scotland with dual sensory impairment. Most Deafblind people are over 60 years of age and have become dual sensory impaired as part of the ageing process.
Health	Life & Work – November 2006



According to a 2006 survey by the Down’s Syndrome Association: 37% of parents who find out at birth their child has Down’s Syndrome were given no written information about their condition. 40% were given no practical support such as the details of a local parent support group. 22% of parents who decide to go ahead with the pregnancy despite knowing their baby had Down’s Syndrome felt their decision had not been supported by health professionals. Two thirds of parents were given their test results over the phone, many of them on their own and some when they were at work. In 2004 almost a thousand mothers aborted Down’s babies including some who were involved in traumatic terminations carried out well beyond the normal 24 week limit. Abortions of babies suffering from Down’s now outstrip the incidence of live births. 657 babies were born with the chromosomal disorder in 2004, compared with an estimated 957 abortions, the highest figure on record, and a threefold increase on 15 years ago. Parents also reported that many health professionals had outdated or prejudiced views about people with Down’s Syndrome, and felt they had been pushed towards termination or adoption when they received a positive diagnosis.
Health	The Universe – 1st October 2006



Poor diets, smoking, drinking and stress are prematurely ageing our skin by up to four years, a new survey suggests. The research claims the average Briton’s skin looks three years older than it actually is, with people in north east London having the oldest looking skin in the UK.
Health	The Sentinel – 1st November 2006



Defence scientists secretly tested E coli bacteria as a possible biological weapon in and around two British towns, recent documents have revealed. Between 1965 and 1967, a series of Government trials released microthreads covered in the bacteria, which were carried out near Swindon and Southampton.
Health	The Sentinel – 27th October 2006



Young people in Britain risk suffering health problems due to a chronic lack of vitamins in their diet. Nutrients like iron and calcium are lacking in young people’s meals. It found that 96% of women aged 19 to 24 were at risk of becoming iron deficient.
Health	The Sentinel – 18th September 2006



Women who have grown up or worked on farms, or who have worked in car manufacturing, or as nurses or lab technicians in the health sector, have a greater chance of getting breast cancer.
Health	The Sentinel – 13th October 2006



Older fathers are far more likely to have autistic children according to experts. Children born to fathers aged 40 and over are around six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to those born to fathers under 30.
Health	The Sentinel – 5th September 2006



Older fathers are far more likely to have autistic children according to experts. Children born to fathers aged 40 and over are around six times more likely to suffer from autism compared to those born to fathers under 30.
Health	The Sentinel – 5th September 2006



Alcoholic milk might help to prevent food allergies in infants, according to a new report. Scientists believe kefir, a traditional fermented milk drink may block immune system responses which cause allergic reactions.
Health	The Sentinel – 16th October 2006



A new website www.meningitis-learning.org has been launched following CCB's fast Map survey of 3235 people which has revealed that half of all parents surveyed cannot name three symptoms of meningitis - the disease they fear most according to a Department of Health study.
Health	www.meningitis-learning.org – September 2006



More than 4,000 young people are seriously injured at work every year. Thousands more have to take at least 3 days off sick after being hurt or injured in the workplace.
Health	The Sentinel – 8th August



Lives are potentially being put at risk because too many people lack even a basic knowledge of first aid, according to a new study. A survey of 2,400 people showed that less than a third of people consider themselves capable of carrying out simple procedures such as treating minor household injuries, and knowing how to deal with a broken bone.
Health	The Sentinel – 16th August 2006



The NHS still has serious shortcomings despite the extra billions poured in by the Government, according to think tank Civitas.
Health	The Sentinel – 14th August 2006



Under 18s could be banned from buying cigarettes under proposals being put to the public today in a bid to cut cancer deaths.
Health	The Sentinel – 3rd July 2006

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