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1.) "We had 30% of our automobile fatalities were associated with drunk driving, alcohol impairment. 2.) That has increased to 37% in just two years. So, that's a significant increase."
3.) Douglas and Pershing counties, for instance, topped the list as the healthiest. Mineral and Nye, the least.
4.) That apparently came as little surprise to those who work in public health. Washoe, by the way, slipped in this latest survey from fourth to ninth.

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Just how healthy is our community? It's an important question for all of us and the latest answer was delivered Wednesday at a meeting in the county commission chambers.

The study--the

--is in a way a county-by-county report card, of the nation's health.

For the audience gathered--most of them public health officials--it was a homework assignment identifying where the problems are, helping them set their priorities.

For the few laymen present, it was a new way of looking at our community. And depending on where you live, the view differed.

"Your zip code matters quite a bit," said Washoe District Health Officer Kevin Dick. "It's the social determinants of health that impact our outcomes."

Douglas and Pershing counties, for instance, topped the list as the healthiest. Mineral and Nye, the least. That apparently came as little surprise to those who work in public health. Washoe, by the way, slipped in this latest survey from fourth to ninth.

"We have an increased number of people who say they are in poor health."

The survey measured a list of factors including socioeconomic factors such as graduation rates, health insurance, teen births, income inequality.

There was one factor, however, that played a role in a number of ways--our housing crunch.

"When people are housing-insecure, it increases their stress levels as far as where they are going to stay, how they are going to be able to scrape together the rent that they need to keep the roof over their heads. How they are going to put food on the table."

One other factor jumped out of the data: deaths related to DUI accidents.

"We had 30% of our automobile fatalities were associated with drunk driving, alcohol impairment. That has increased to 37% in just two years. So, that's a significant increase."

Those attending were encouraged to address the issues in their counties whatever way they can, including lobbying for better public health funding.

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Nevada counties ranked healthiest to least

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1.) Survey: 1.7 million high school students used e-cigarettes in previous 30 days..
2.) (CNN) A sharp spike in vaping and the use of e-cigarettes by students has grabbed the attention of the US Food and Drug Administration.
3.) The rapid spread of the fad was flagged in a 2016 report from the US surgeon general. It cited a 900% increase in e-cigarette use by high school students from 2011 to 2015, and the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey noted that 1.7 million high school students said they had used e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days.
4.) For middle school students, the number was 500,000.

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A sharp spike in vaping and the use of e-cigarettes by students has grabbed the attention of the US Food and Drug Administration.

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1.) The Reno case has been linked to an unvaccinated traveler who was exposed in Europe and developed measles after returning to the San Francisco Bay Area.
2.) Due to the infectious danger of the disease, Washoe health officials want people who may have been in contact with the infected UNR student to call the health department at at 775-328-2447 to determine their risk for measles.
3.) The health department may recommend treatment for unvaccinated people and those who may be a high risk, such as pregnant women, infants younger than 12 months and people with severely compromised immune systems.
4.) The health district reported no cases of measles between 2012 and 2016 in its Annual Communicable Disease Summary. The last confirmed case was in 1999.

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Nevada and California health officials continue to investigate a case of

carried by a University of Nevada, Reno student, the

reports.

The Reno case has been linked to an unvaccinated traveler who was exposed in Europe and developed measles after returning to the San Francisco Bay Area. Between March 5 and April 3, 2018,

, also linked to the Europe traveler.

Due to the infectious danger of the disease, Washoe health officials want people who may have been in contact with the infected UNR student to call the health department at at 775-328-2447 to determine their risk for measles.

The department says the student in question had been vaccinated for measles.

The health department may recommend treatment for unvaccinated people and those who may be a high risk, such as pregnant women, infants younger than 12 months and people with severely compromised immune systems.

Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick says a small number of cases can produce an epidemic. In a statement, Dick says symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and rash. "Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age," Dick said.

The health district reported no cases of measles between 2012 and 2016 in its Annual Communicable Disease Summary. The last confirmed case was in 1999.

Here is where the student went during the infectious period, and what times:

UNR Campus: Ansari Business Building, 9am - 12pm.

UNR Campus: Fleischmann Agriculture Building, 1:30pm - 4:45pm.

UNR Campus: Jot Travis Building, 3pm - 6:15pm.

UNR Campus: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 5pm - 8pm.

UNR Campus: William Raggio Building, 1pm - 4pm.

UNR Campus: William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center Building, 2:30pm - 5:45pm.

UNR Campus: Frandsen Humanities Building, 4pm - 7:15pm

UNR Campus: Admissions Building, 2pm - 4:20pm.

UNR Campus: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 5pm - 8pm.

UNR Campus: Ansari Business Building, 9am - 12pm.

UNR Campus: Fleischmann Agriculture Building, 1:30pm - 4:45pm.

UNR Campus: Jot Travis Building, 3pm - 6:15pm.

CVS Minute Clinic, 680 North McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431, 3pm - 6pm.

Renown Urgent Care - Vista, 910 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434, 4pm - 7pm.

Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Funitel restroom, 12:30pm - 2:40pm.

Raising Cane's, 2175 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89503, 2:30pm - 5pm.

Walmart at the intersection of Mae Anne and McCarran, 5260 W 7th St, Reno, NV 89523, 4pm - 7pm.

UNR Student Health Center, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557, 9am - 1pm.

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1.) Malaria is a serious disease that affects 200 million people every year and is found in tropical areas of the world.
2.) Malaria kills thousands of people (more than 400,000 in 2015), especially in developing countries. It spreads when an infected mosquito bites you.
3.) Malaria drugs, insect-killing products called insecticides, and bed nets have reduced the number of malaria cases in some countries.
4.) But new approaches are needed due to developing resistance to malaria drugs and resistance to insecticides in mosquitoes.

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Malaria is a serious disease that affects 200 million people every year and is found in tropical areas of the world. Malaria kills thousands of people (more than 400,000 in 2015), especially in developing countries. It spreads when an infected mosquito bites you.

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1.) Gum (or periodontal) disease is one of the leading threats to dental health.
2.) It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on teeth and harden.
3.) Almost half, 47.2%, of all adults aged 30 years and older have some form of gum disease.
4.) Gum disease increases with age. 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

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Gum (or periodontal) disease is one of the leading threats to dental health. It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque-a sticky film of bacteria-to build up on teeth and harden.

In its early stage, the gums can become red, swollen, and may bleed easily. That's called gingivitis. In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called "pockets") that become infected. This can cause loss of the bone that holds teeth in place, and eventually tooth loss.

To help prevent or control gum disease, it is important to brush daily and floss regularly. Also, make sure to see your dentist for routine checkups.

Almost half, 47.2%, of all adults aged 30 years and older have some form of gum disease.

Gum disease increases with age. 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is more common in men than women. 56.4% vs 38.4%

Smoking can put you at risk for gum problems. In fact, 64.2% of current smokers have gum disease.

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Gum (or periodontal) disease is one of the leading threats to dental health. It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque-a sticky film of bacteria-to build up on teeth and harden. In its early stage, the gums can become red, swollen, and may bleed easily.

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1.) The goals of joint replacement surgery are to relieve pain, help the joint work better, and improve walking and other movements. 2.) Your provider will likely first suggest other treatments to reduce pain and help you move better, such as:
3.) Complications after joint replacement surgery include infection, blood clots, and joint failure.
4.) Wearing away of the joint surface may become a problem after 15 to 20 years.

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1.) Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves and muscles work.

2.) A recent study provides early evidence that increased potassium may help prevent hardening of the arteries, which contributes to serious heart-related conditions.
3.) Hardening of the arteries causes plaques of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances that reduce blood flow. This leads to serious conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
4.) The new research provides a deeper understanding of how dietary potassium prevents hardening of the arteries. Beans, spinach, bananas, yogurt, and potatoes are good sources of potassium.

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1.) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 41.505, any person in this State who renders emergency care or assistance in an emergency.
2.) Any person in this State who acts as a driver of an ambulance or attendant on an ambulance operated by a volunteer service or as a volunteer driver or attendant.
3.) Any person who is an appointed member of a volunteer service operating an ambulance or an appointed volunteer serving on an ambulance operated by a political subdivision of this State.
4.) Any person who is employed by or serves as a volunteer for a public fire-fighting agency and who is authorized pursuant to chapter 450B of NRS to render emergency medical care.

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1.) Some were warned by a parent before every health care encounter. 2.) Some heard it from a doctor. Others remember an uncomfortable reaction. Around one in 10 people are told at some point in their lives that they are allergic to penicillin.
3.) Actually having a penicillin allergy, however, is far less common, and carrying the "allergy" label can, in fact, be harmful.
4.) In a new study, researchers showed that, using formal allergy testing, many children with a reported penicillin allergy actually could take penicillin antibiotics without a problem.

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1.) It turns out the way we use social media changes the way our brains function.
2.)In a recent study, researchers at the UCLA brain mapping center used an f MRI scanner to image the brains of 32 teenagers as they used a bespoke social media app resembling Instagram.
3.) Scans revealed that the nucleus accumbens, a part of the brain's reward circuitry, was especially active when teens saw a large number of likes on their own photos, which could inspire them to use social media more often.

4.) Time spent on social media could, therefore, also cause the brain to change and grow.

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1.) On the surface, Nightingale House in London looks like any other residential home for the elderly. With almost 200 residents, it's one of the the largest care homes in the country.
2.) The mood is calm, and people are engaged, yet there is excitement in the air. Every few minutes, residents glance toward the door in anticipation.

3.) The infection -- and light -- comes in the form of a class full of children 2 to 3 years old who frequent the physical therapy session -- and many other parts of the daily lives of the residents at the Jewish care home.

4.) The average age of residents in the home is over 90, with 10% of them over 100, meaning issues regarding mobility and frailty are a priority, as well as loneliness.

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How 3-year-olds are helping these people live longer

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The healing power of 3-year-olds is being harnessed in one of the UK's largest elderly care homes to reduce loneliness and keep people mobile, happy and living longer.