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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | October 20, 2004

I want to QUIT smoking!
IN THE recent past, we have discussed how 'tobacco' is the number one preventable killer. Some of you will be familiar with World Health Organisation's (WHO's) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

WORKPLACE BURNOUT
TOM IS a young executive. He spends most of the time on the job. He is now frustrated and demoralised. Maria is an administrator at a large company in Kingston.


Exercise regularly to prevent high blood pressure
THE WARM UP Start in the normal standing position with your arms by your sides.


Children with adult bodies
THERE IS a wide range of ages at which children start puberty. Girls now develop breasts and then pubic hair between the ages of eight and 13 years. Menstrual periods typically start at 12 to 13 years of age.


Internet drug pushers
RECENT RESEARCH has sharpened concern about the use of the Internet to procure controlled prescription drugs.


The honeymoon disease
URINARY TRACT infections (UTIs), (sometimes called the honeymoon disease) are serious health problems. These infections are very common, affecting millions of people each year.






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