Health experts denounce EPA's soot limits
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency has revised its particulate matter standard on 21st September 2006, affecting maximum exposure levels for particle pollution, or soot, which can aggravate conditions such as asthma along with heart and lung disease and even lead to death, on the ground that the changes would improve air quality and save lives. However, many public health experts disagree, revealing that the measure does not go far enough to protect human health.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Policy targets lowering SIDS incidence
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an updated policy statement calling for several changes parents could incorporate into their infant care to further reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) risk. The updated AAP recommendations stress placing infants only on their backs for sleep, a shift from recommendations issued in 1992 that suggested either a supine or a side-sleep position.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Experts: Target heart disease from birth
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A major issue of concern surrounding US reveals that children are not receiving a healthy diet and are learning lifestyle-related behaviors that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in adulthood. Hence, the American Heart Association has issued new recommendation for feeding and exercise for children, beginning at birth.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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