Health (General) – Newsletter for November 27, 2010

Over 50 percent Indians suffer from tooth problems: Survey

NEW DELHI – Over 50 percent of Indians suffer from tooth decay problems and nearly 77 percent have not visited the dentist in the past one year, a study revealed Saturday.

Nearly 53 percent Indians suffer from common tooth problems such as bleeding gums, bad breath, sensitive teeth, receding gums and decayed teeth, revealed a … Read : Over 50 percent Indians suffer from tooth problems: Survey.

Save lives, become an organ donor (Nov 27 is World Organ Donation Day)

NEW DELHI – There is a huge shortage of organs in India, and patients die while on waiting list as they do not get an organ on time, said a health expert, adding that a brain-dead person’s organs can give a new lease of life to at least nine people.

Organ donation is …. Original source  : Save lives, become an organ donor (Nov 27 is World Organ Donation Day).

Air travelers ‘at risk from disease-causing secondhand smoke’

WASHINGTON – One in four of the largest U.S. airports still allows smoking indoors, potentially exposing travelers and workers to disease-causing secondhand smoke, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control …. Read the original article  : Air travelers ‘at risk from disease-causing secondhand smoke’.

Tobbaco products should sport more graphic warnings: Survey

NEW DELHI – A majority of Indians want stringent pictorial warnings on tobacco products to warn smokers against the hazards of consuming tobacco, said a survey released here Friday.

The Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth (HRIDAY) and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) conducted the survey among 5,300 people in the last 15 … Read more »».