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MTUR2AY. AfRJl 24, 1K2-TJ2 OCCUItf TltS-l i FoundatiortAdds Money For Reduction Of Teenage Pregnancy NEW YOU - TheVLhe For,d Foundation. It Ford Foundation aN- h produced ( nounccd Monday, April some positive results. At : 19, a SI million increase ; enrollment in , the pro- u for programs to reduce f "im- 44 P-cent of the teenage pregnancy, br-3 young mothers were inging its total allocation 0"t of schoo,5 on,,y ,cn to $2.5 million for . Pr cent are current ly out 1982-83. The funds will of school. Just eight per 'support community- ccnt of ' ln - pregnant based demonstrations to nagers and thirty per help teenage . parents cent of the mothers were complete school, Obtain rccmjng r v family employment, and- avoid ;pjann.ng , services; j now, ,ifo,,. j.ntMii" 69 and 93 per.. cent,' such services. Almost all the teen mothers (96 per cent) are receiving health care for their infants, whereas 63 per cent were contraceptive advice ahtT.inear the schools. Effec-. pregnancy tests at a tiveness of the program recently opened clinic; will be measured by testing the students on their sexual knowledge, attitudes, and beuavior both before and after the program. For com parison, students in two 'other schools will ' be similarly questioned about their sexual knowledge and behavior. Participation will be voluntary. 'But I Only Had A Couple of Beers' A recent editorial cartoon remind ed us that with summer approaching there will be many more cars on the' road, . and many more . drinking drivers for us to be wary of. This.par- among teenagers is increasing at an alarming rate. But that is a matter for another discussion. Of immediate concern is tne tact that driving ry drinking teenagers is also increasing fotts to prevent pregnan cy; and studies of the causes and consequences of teen pregnancy. Out of the allocation, the Foundation made grants! ticular drawing showed a policemaniataii alarming rate, as evidenced by of nearly $1 million for programs in five cities. ' "Teenage pregnancy has become a major pro blem in the United States, imposing a high cost not -only on society b'ut also on the In dividuals concerned," said Franklin A. Thomas, Foundation president, in announcing the increase. "Adoles cent mothers tend to receiving it earlier. To be eligible for Pro ject Redirection, a girl must be 17 .years of age or younger, lack a high school diploma, be preg nant or. a parent, and receiving or eligible for . Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). For com parison purposes, a group of teenage mothers not in the pro- leading a young man away trom an automobile crash, and he was saying; "It was an accident, officer, After a couple of drinks it could happen to anyone." '' : ): ' Law enforcement, pfficials and judges are familiar with the phrase, "But 1 only had a couple of beers," spoken by persons arrested for driv ing under the influence in a vain at tempt to excuse a stupid , and dangerous act. .It has been well documented that the drinking of alcoholic beverages the number of DUI arrests among the young. ' Young drinkers use beer more than other alcoholic drinks, probably because it is easier to get and costs' less; and probably, too, because of the mistaken belief that you won't get as bombed on beer as on booze. Beginning drinkers soon learn, though, that beer can makfe you just as drunk as hard liquor. Let's consider the scientific facts, using a person weighing 150 pounds as the example. A 12-ouncc serving of 47 beer will produce a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02; a 3-ouncc serving of 127e' wine will cause a BAC of .02Vt; a 1 -ounce serving of hard li quor, 45 alcohol, will cause a BAC of .02, and a mixed drink will give a BAC or .03 to .04. Under North Carolina law, if you have a blood alcohol content of .05 to .10, you are considered to be an impaired driver; and a BAC of .10 and over makes you a dcunk driver. So it is obvious that regardless of the type of drink consumed, it doesn't take very much io turn a per son into a potential killer on the road. As Edwin Guy, who heads the Governor's Highway Safely Pro gram, says, "Whether or not a person drop out of school, lose gram has been included out on job training, and in the research to deter form unstable relation-f m'nc the program s im ships. They also require! Pact- views, conducted with 500 teenagers (both par ticipants and members of the control group), substantial public sup port for their maintenance and for rehabilitative services. Thpir children often suf fer from inadequate care : pregnancy and the need H.irino crucial i to care for the infant - " O T developmental years League Asks c ing Gov. and State-op 8.- AssembivTo Exercise and . , Weight Loss Push ERA "Our funds will sup port programs to help young mothers break the cycle of dependency, im prove care for their children, and prevent un wanted pregnancies. We also are engaged in a substantial research ef fort to learn more about were - most commoniy cited as reasons for leav ing school. Most (72 perj cent) were living atj home, and three out of four said their mothers had been teenage parents. Their most often cited sources of economic support were AFDC and government. u,hat Unrk nf nmorams food subsidy programs work and why." Only 7.4 per cent said Foundation grants ihey would rather work werh to: than be on welfare. Only M a n p o w e r na'f f tne sample said; Demonstration Research they would rather work Corporation (MDRC). than be on welfare. Only. $669,000, for projects in . Harlem, Boston, : Phoenix, and Riverside, California, aimed at hp nine UK) i teenane half of the sample said they or their partners us-1, ed some form of con traception. V in me Boston project, u The League of Women Voters of North -Carolina has called on Governor Jim Hunt and the General Assembly to put ratification of the Equal Rights Amend ment as the "top priori ty'" of the June 1982 ses sion. Citing polls thai show 63 of Americans sup: 'port ERA ratification. League members atten ding the 15th biennial state council meeting in Winston-Salem. April 17, "strongly" recom mended that the gover nor and General Assembly ' "respond to this popular mandate". The League unanimously commend ed members of the Legislative Research Commission's Commit tee on Economic, Social .By Dr. Charles W. FaulknefL Question: Is exercise a good way to lose weight? Exercise should be used as a part of a weight loss program. However, exercise alone will not result in a significant weight loss and here is the reason: Your body is continuously burning up calories even when you are alseep. Your body burns up 65 calories an hour while you are asleep. You burn up 100 calories an hour when you walk or run a mile. If you walk upstairs for an hour, you will burn up 1500 calories. Everything that you do burns up calories. If you walk for three miles, you will burn up 300 calories, but because each pound of fat consists of 3500 calories, you will lose only a fraction of a : pound of fat. If you walk or run ten miles, you will lose approximately a third of a pound of fat. Sweating also causes a loss of weight, but a drink of water will replace the weight loss. If you lose one-half pound of weight with exer cise but follow it with a heavy meal, you will in stantly replace the weight. A slice of pie has 350 calories. A candy bar has 250 calories. A package of cookies (six cookies) has approximatley 260 1 calories. If you consume these and other fattening foods, you will not lose weight very quickly no mat-( AU..l!l...v.win. iiirtaiit;rn-rtf , . . l , , . . ter now mucn you exercise. .. "Tl "ww.u7. :Tn 7nH inr-iat rvi aCen- ? " l?t?S?T?,? The primary 'way toldse weTgTTOo re(Iuc and develop job skills; Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, $250,000, for a demonstration program . by a coalition of seven teen Boston-area health and social service agen ; cies that will serve teen parents; Johns University, i evaluate a prevention program in two inner-city schools in Baltimore. In addition, two small g ants were made for n.eetings of specialists in the field to discuss ways and social service agen cies called the Alliance for Young Families wilr select 100 mothers, age 14-17, from the Rox bury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods, which 100 prbduce most of the city's adolescent Hookins pregnancies. Fifty $34 384, to neighborhood women pregnancy- w'" De recruited to pro- viue parenting uppui t and encouragement for the teens to complete school or begin job train ing. Clients will be visited once a month by social workers to ensure tc reduce the Jncidence ma incy wkc auvanwge p teenage pregnancy; of the program s ser n addition, two small vices. Efforts will also be g; .nts were made for made to engage the meetings of specialists in fathers in the program, hp fWri tn Hisciiw wavs Like Project Redirec- to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy. The rising rates of teenage pregnancy and motherhood have been attributed to young peo ple's earlier initiation of sexual activity, a lack of information about and poor motivation to prac tice birth control, and a growing willingness by young women to have their babies even though they are not married. The United States has the highest incidence of teenage .motherhood of any Western nation (52 per thousand as com pared with 32 per thou sand in Great Britain for example). The Alan Guttmacher Institute, a private research agency, estimates that if current trends persist, four out of ten of today's fourteen-year-olds ' will become pregnant at least once by the time they are . twenty. '. . ' . Both the MDRC and the Boston programs link the. teenagers to; a variety of services geared to helping them to return to school, develop job skills, avoid further unintended pregnancies," improve their own and their children's health and nutrition, and - ac-J quire the ability . to manage their. lives. "r r The MDRC' demonstration, called Project . Redirection, Hon, the Boston pro gram will include a strong research compo nent. y The grant to Johns Hopkins University will, partially support the analysis of data gathered in a program to reduce unwanted pregnancies among 2,000 students at tending a junior and a senior high school in inner-city Baltimore. The students wjll be, counseled on sex educa tion and contraceptive use by staff from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and will' also be able to secure itr Women for' the 8-2 vole recommending ratifica tion of ERA in the June 1982 General Assembly session. "Only a handful of legislators arc holding up equality for more than 200 million Americans," Mrs. Lois Harrison of Lakeland, Florida, ERA director on the national i LWV board, told the council delegates. ERA proponents will have to. put pressure on elected officials at home according to Mrs. Har-. rison. "Candidates are going to have to run on this issue," she declared. "It's a hard political game. We've got to play it just like everyone else does," she added. Mrs. Harrison said that women "make up essentially the whole dif ference between the par tics in preference for the upcoming congressional elections." primary way to lose weight is to reduce your intake of calories by cutting down on the amount of food that you consume orjby replacing high caloric, fattening foods with low cal6ricTdod"s. Exercise will help you to lose weight by causing you to lose your appetite and temporarily.increasing the rate at which you metabolize or burn up fat. When you exercise, you will tighten and trim the specific parts of the body that receive the exercise: running or jogging will trim the thighs and but tocks. Sit ups will trim the stomach. Pull ups wi!l trim the upper arms and stomach. Side bends will reduce the waist. If you do extensive, exhaustive ex ercise, such as jogging for five miles or lifting 'weights regularly, your body will continue to burn up calories for three to five hours after you have finished exercising. So, you should combine a regular exercise pro gram with your diet. It is better to do a few easy non-exhaustive exercises daily rather than do dif ficult exhaustive exercises only once a week. Remember, it is the regularity of the exercises that result in constant reductions of weight. Weight loss results from your body burning upf more calories than it consumes. If you burn up 1500 calories a day but consume only 1000 calories a day, you will lose two pounds a week. You will have lost' eight to ten pounds in a month. In six months, you will have lost sixty pounds of fat. The reverse is, un fortunately, also true. If you consume 2500 calories a day but burn up only 2000 calories, you will gain two pounds a week or sixty pounds in six months. Cosmetology Students Take Trophies The Cosmetology Department of Durham , High School participated in a VICA competition hair styling show in Smithfietd March 22. Miss Wilma Perry won a second place trophy and Miss, Cynthia Jackson won a third place trophy. Contestants ' were judged on their ability to perform the following) skills: Daytime Style, ' Evening Style and Hair Cutting (all Spring Summer release); Perma nent waving techniques. chemical relaxing techni ques and hair coloring techniques. According to Mrs. Geneva Dillard, of the Cosmetology Depart ment, these young ladies are eligible to participate in competition on the state level. I -.: I.' 1L ' 1 In Hair Styling Competition drinks is an individual decision; but when the drinker gets behind the wheel of a car or truck, it becomes a matter for public concern." Studies show thai car accidents arc a leading cause of death among 16-19 year olds. And we know that thousands of innocent people arc killed and injured in alcohol-caused accidents. The best way to reduce the heavy toll of these accidents is for those who drink anything to avoid driving. Another way is for responsible drivers to call local or state police the moment they spot an impaired driver. Since all of us who use the roads and highways are potential victims ol these irresponsible drivers, we musi all accept a part of the responsibility for getting them off the roads. Durham High School stadents who participated: in a VICA Competitive Hair Styling Show held recently in Smlthfield are 0-r): Misses Wilma Perry.. second place trophy winner; Miss Casste. Amos, . model; Miss O'Shea Jackson, model, and Miss Cynthia Jackson; third place trophy winner. PRAZOSIN AND " POLYTHIAZIDE (Systemic) Prazosin (PRA-zoe-fin) and polythiazide (pol-i-TH YE-a-zide) is a combination medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, they may not function properly This can damage the vessels of the brain, heart, and kid ney resulting in a stroke, heart stuck, or kid ney failure. These problems may be avoided if blood pressure is controlled. This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription. A commonly used brand name is Minizide. Proper Use of This Medkiae Importance of diet When prescribing medi cine for your condition, your doctor may also prescribe a personal diet for you. Such a diet may be low in sodium (salt). Medicine is usual ly more effective when this diet is properly followed. Also, it may be very important for you to go on a reducing diet. However, check with your doctor before going on any diet. Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your doctor appointments even Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but it does control it Therefore, you must continue to take it as di rected if you expect to lower your blood pres sure and keep it down. Ym may kn to lake mcdiclutfor the rtil of your lift. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease. This medicine may cause you to have an un usual feeling of tiredness when you begin to take it. You may also notice an increase in the amount of urine or in your frequency of urina tion. After taking the medicine for a while, these effects should lessen. In order to keep the increase in urine from affecting your nighttime sleep: if you are to take a single dose a day, take it in the morning after breakfast. if you are to take more than one dose a day, take the last dose no later than 6 p.m., unless otherwise directed by your doctor. However, it is best to plan your dose or doses according to a schedule that will least affect your personal activities and sleep. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to help you plan the best time to take this medicine. In order to help remember to take your medi cine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor. Precaatiow Watts Usiag This MedkjM It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working. This medicine may cause a loss of potassium from your body To help prevent this, your doc tor may want you to: eat or drink foods that have' a high potas sium content (for example, orange or other cit rus fruit juices), or take a potassium supplement, or -take another medicine to help prevent the loss of the potassium in the first place. It is very important to follow these direc tions. Also, it is important not to change your diet on your own. This is more important if you are already on a special diet (as for diabetes), or if you are taking a potassium supplement or a medicine to reduce potassium loss. Extra po tassium may not be necessary and. in some cases, too much potassium could be harmful. Check with your doctor if you become sick and have severe or continuing vomiting or diar rhea. These problems may cause you to lose additional water and potassium. , Diabetics Polythiazide (contained in this combination medicine) may raise blood sugsr levels. While you are using this medicine, be specially careful in testing for sugar in your urine. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor. A few people who take this medicine may become more sensitive to sunfight than they are normally When you begin to take this medi cine, avoid too much sun or overuse of a sun lamp untH you see how you react, especially if you tend to burn easily If you have a severe reaction, check with your doctor D0 wot AsJkt tthtr wudiciati suslcst thty mvt sWa 4ltcnt4 with yemr ioetoa This especially includes over-the-counter (nonprescription) medicine for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fevei; or sinus, since they may tend to increase your blood pressure. . Dizziness and irregular heartbeat may occur after the first dose of this medicine. Taking the by The United States Pharmacopeia! Convention. Inc. first dose at bedtime may prevent problems 'However, it ttftciMy cartful if yam meti to get mp during Ike might. Abo, moid driving or performing kmzMrdomt tasks for the first 24 komrt after yon start taking this medicine or when the dean is increased. Make sure yon know haw yarn react ta this medicine before you drhe, use machines, or da other jobs that re amireyam ta he alert After taking several doses of this medicine, these effects should lessen Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occua especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. If yon begin ta feel duty, lie dawn sa that yam da net faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent, the dizziness from returning. The dirrinrss. lightheadedness, or fainting i.-. also more likely to occur if you drink alcohol, stand for long periods of time, exercise, or if the weather is hot. While yam are taking this med; -cine, be carefnl In the amount of alcohol you drink. Alto, ate extra care daring exercise or hot weather or if yoa mast stand far long per iods af time. Check with your doctor if you have any questions about this. Side Effects of TUs Medicine Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not al' of these side effects appear very often, when they do occur they may require medical atten tion. Check with yarns doctor if any af the fol lowing side effects actus, especially since tome - aftktm may mean that yemr body is losing too mack potasslanv Signs of too much potassium loss Dryness of mouth (severe) Increased thirst Irregular heartbeat (continuing) Mood or mental changes Muscle cramps or pain Nausea or vomiting Unusual tiredness or weakness Weak pulse Check with your doctor also if any of the following side effects occur. More common Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position Fainting (sudden) Irregular heartbeat Less common Chest pain Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) Shortness of breath Swelling of feet or lower legs Unusually vivid dreams Weight gain Rare Inability to control urination Joint, flank, or stomach pain Numbness or tingling of hands or feet Skin rash or hives t Sore throat and fever' Stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting Unusual bleeding or bruising Yellowing of eyes or skin Other side effects may occur which usually do not require medical attention. These side ef fects may go away daring treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: More common Drowsiness Lack of energy Less common Blurred vision Constipation Diarrhea Dry mouth Headache Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight Loss of appetite Mental depression Nervousness or irritability Skin rash or itching Stomach upset or pain Stuffy nose Unusually frequent urination Other side effects not listed above may also occur ia some patients. If yoa notice aay other effects, check with your doctor. NOTE: The above information it abstracted from USF Dispensing Information, It is bc sufficient to make aa evaluation as to the ruks and benefits of taking a particular drug in a particular case or to provide medical advice for individual problems and should not atone be relied upon for these purposes. Should yon de sire additional information or if yon aav any questions u to how this information may relate to you in particnlac, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist . 1912 The United States Phannacopcial Con vention, IncjftfWgta reaenmd. USP sea offi cial standards for drug strength, quality purity packaging, unlabeling. For further informa tion about USP and its programs, write; USP DID. 12601 Iwiabrook Pkwy. Rockville, MD 20151
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