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Emphysema
E
MPHYSEMA
is rated by the
U.
S. Public Health Service
as the fastest growing crippler disease in the United
States! Over 25,000 will die from it this year in the
U. S. alone!
Emphysema is a disease of the lungs. It tears clown lung
tissues and makes the tiny air sacs inefficient! Victims usu–
ally die from su.ffocation and an overworked heart.
There are a number of contributing factors leading to
the cause of this disease. But, according to the Public Health
Service and many leading doctors, cigarette smoking is the
most significant factor in the development of this killer ! Air
pollution also ranks high.
What
can
yov
do
to prevent emphysema?
Don't
smoke!
If
you do - quit immediately. No pipes and cigars
either! (Write for our free booklet,
Yo11 Can
Qtát
Smok–
iug.)
lf
you must live in an industrialized> smog- infested city,
avoid exposure to heavy concentrations of dust, noxious
chemical fumes, insecticides, fungicides, and other sprays!
Also, eat a balanced diet. Get daily physical exercise and
plenty of rest.
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Poisons In the Home
There are over 250,000 potentially poisonous household
products on the market.
Nearly all household chemicals and drugs contain hidden
poisons! Seemingly mild aspirin can be a lethal poison if
swallowed in sufficient quantity. Other potentially poisonous
products include all typcs of medicines commonly found in
the medicine cabinet; cleaners and soaps found in the kitchen,
laundry or pantry; perfumes and toiletries found in the bath–
room and bedrooms; various paints and chemicals found in
the workshop or garage. Care needs to be taken so that your
child does not become a poison victim!
Don't leave potentially poisonous products within reach
of young children. After using a cleaner, wax or other prod–
uct,
be
sure to put it back out of your child's reach. Even
while using such a product, it pays to keep a sharp eye out
for your child. He may try to pick it up and eat or drink
it.
Be especially alert during the 3 to 6 p.m. period when chil–
dren are hungry and you are tired. Most accidents happen
around this time.
Also, begin early to train your child NOT to habitually
put everything he picks up into his mouth.
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Holiday Cautions
December has almost 1,000 more
accidental
deaths every
year than the average of the eleven preceding months!
In 1967 the total deaths for all causes averaged 158,000
per month in the U. S. BuT December had 185,000 deaths!
Almost every year, December leads in accidental deaths due to
automobile crashes, falls, firearms, and poison gas!
More murders were committed during December in 1969
than in any of the previous eleven months! Negligent roan-
VIOLENT DEATHS
DURING DECEMBER
11967 DATA)
December leods the months in these
5
cotegories
neorly every year-
U.S.A.
D
D
+ 118
MONTHLY AVERAGE
(JAN.-NOV.)
DECEMBER
DEATHS IN EXCESS
OF 11 -MONTH AVERAGE
+ 228
+
148
1355
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FIREARMS
POISONING
MURDER
MANSlAUGHTER
+ 262
1655
FALLS
+ 727
4350
AUTOMOBILE
DEATHS
slaughter reached its peak last year during December - so
did burglary and robbery.
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Avoid Left-Foot Braking
The majority of today's automobiles come equipped with
automatic transmissions. Drivers may unconsciously get into
the habit of using the left foot for braking. This is an
extremely dangerous habit. Here's why.
Such a driver will have the tendency in heavy traffic to
ride the
brake
with the free
left
foot. Studies show this
increases the temptation to tailgate. (Driving too dose to the