Novmbr 14, 2002 The Timet-lndepende- nt EXTRA! Page 8 Utah ranked fourth healthiest state in the nation in 2002 statewide blood pressure control program UDOH and local health depart- The United Health Foundation released its annual State Health ments offered clinics and Rankings Report Utah ranked 4th best in the nation in 2002 Below are explanations by the Utah Department of health Health as to why measures included in the rankings improved, worsened or stayed the same For the full report and the national press to release go please www umtedhealthfoundation org Heart Disease Many factors may affect the decline in cardiovascular disease mortality They include more effective medical treatment, more emphasis on reducing controllable risk factors (high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, physical inactivity, overweight and obesity, and diabetes), and better treatment for heart attack and stroke patients In 1977, UDOH began funding a Utah-specifi- e and education in screening, follow-utheir communities Having established the capacity to provide these services, in 1987 UDOH added a cholesterol component to its program. Initially, a p c physician education program was implemented using a national model. That was followed with local health departments providing comprehensive cholesterol screening and edu The Department of Natural Resources Utah Energy Office, University of Utah Engineering Experiment Station, and Sound Geothermal are sponsoring the Geoexchange In Utah Conference - From Concept to Reality The conference will be held on November 14, 2002 at the State Library for the Blind, 250 North 1950 West in Salt Lake City from 7.30 a m. to 4 30 p m. 7" Dont miss a thing. 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The United Health Foundation considers the combined case counts as representative of all major infectious diseases within a state. The numbers are based on a three-yerunning average. The primary reason for the ar sigmfi-Continu- on psg 11... Geoexchange In Utah Conference held Nov. 14 in Salt Lake (SCSflD No Money Down on-sit- cation services. Over 90 percent of all Utah adults have had their blood pressure checked, and 63 percent of adults have had their cholesterol tested. Utahs smoking rate is the lowest in the county Physical activity rate of 26 percent is higher than the national average of 22 percent, and higher than the regional average of 24 percent. Although only 20 percent of Utah adults report eating 5 A Day, this is an increase from the 1994 rate of 18 percent. Ground-sourc- e heat pumps use the earth andor groundwater as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in summer. Using ground temps of 40F to 68 F, the heat pump, a device that concentrates and moves heat from one place to another, transfers heat from the soil to the building in winter and from the building to the soil in summer. The current rate of installation is thought to be between 35,000 and 45,000 buildings per year. The current production of geothermal energy from all uses follows hydroelectricity and biomass, and is ahead of solar and wind. Nevertheless, the current level of geothermal use pales in comparison to its potential. The keys to wider geothermalground source heatingcooling use are greater awareness and then technical support and information-area- s that are addressed in this conference. Geoexchange systems can benefit both a residential building as well as commercial buildings. Using geoexchange instead of the conventional furnace or water heater for heating, cooling and making hot water produces less air pollution, uses energy more efficiently, results in quieter air conditioning operation (no condenser unit outside your building), costs less for heating, and costs much less for air conditioning. Demos and hands on system examples of things such as HDPE pipe, heat exchange units, Energy Recovery Ventilators, etc. will be shown during presentations and will be available during breaks. Registration is $20 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline is Friday, November 8, 2002. For more information about this conference please con3 tact Bernell Loveridge at (801) or to register contact the Utah Engineering Experiment Station at 8 or register online at (801) 538-541- 581-634- www.utah.eduuees. Cold weather brings risk of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon Monoxide is often called the Silent Killer because it gives its victims little or no warning of its presence. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that kills approximately 40 Utahns each year. Exposure to CO inhibits blood's capacity to carry oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu, including headaches, fatigue, nausea and dizziness. In high amounts CO can be fatal in as little as 5 minutes. Carbon Monoxide is produced when fuel burns incompletely. Common sources include faulty furnaces and chimneys, car exhaust and fuelburning heaters. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be easily prevented by installing at least one quality CO detector near the sleeping area on each level of your home. In addition to CO detectors, the Utah Safety Council offers the following safety tips: Have your furnace and heating system inspected and serviced annually. Never run an automobile in the garage or any other type of enclosed space. Have your chimney and flue cleaned professionally. Make 6ure that the burner flames on your furnace and stove bum blue, not Never use your gas range or oven for heating. Never use grills or hibachis inside your home. Never operate gas burning heaters or appliances in a closed room. This holiday season let your employees and loved ones know you are concerned about their safety; give Carbon Monoxide detectors as Christmas gifts this year. For additional information or to purchase a quality Carbon Monoxide detector, contact the Utah Safety Council at (801 ) 0 ext. 303 or 3 ext. 303 op visit our (800) website: www.utahsafetycouncil.org. yellow-orang- e. 262-540- 933-594-