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Show The SurvNewsJA' J, M.iy 1 1, 1986 teen pregnancy rate higher than other U.S. V - "v -- , w"V countries worldwide Pregnancy rates among girla 13 to 19 in the U.S. are twice ai high aa Canada, France, England and Walea, three timea higher than Sweden, and aeven timea higher than those in the Netherlands. That finding surprised those who conducted a study of teen pregnancy among developed nations, according to Dr. Jacqueline Dar-roc- h Forrest. She noted that it has changed our perception of teen pregnancy. Researchers first studied more than 30 countries around the world, and then selected six for an study. "We were looking for countires we could learn something from," Forrest said. Of every 1,000 teenage girls in the U.S., 96 become pregnant every year, or nearly one in 10. One theory is that the U.S. has more births because other countires have higher abortion rates but Forrest said that "Our abortion rate for teens is higher than other countries. Our abortion rat is as high or higher than the total pregnancy rates in other countries," she stressed. Nor is the U.S. rat due to more blacks and hispanics. Thoe groups do have higher teen pregnrncy rates, but when only whit U.S. girls are considered, the rat is bull 83 per 1,000. The next highest is England with 45 per 1,000, Forrest explained. The age at which 50 percent of girls have had intercourse is about year. There have been no cases of measles reported in Utah since April of 1984, and the Utah Department of Health would like to keep it that way. Officials say that the jjotential for exposure to the disease at the Worlds Fair in Vancouver this simmer poses a real threat to the measles free status that Utahns have enjoyed for the past two years. Expo officials anticipate that the Vancouver Worlds Fair will be twice as large as the New Orleans Expo, which attracted an estimated 16 million visitors. Measles is a very contagious disease and yet it is vaccine preventable. Pneumonia, encephalitis, hearing loss, mental retardation and even death can result from Sr. By Alta Arthritis is fc -- : . - J! , The third graders Gunnison Valley at i Elementary School enjoy- j a !'U I , fw Arthritis affects one in three ed and want to help in some way. families in America, according to What can upset your family is the the Arthritis F oundation. way you deal with your arthritis. When a family member has Two common reactions to arthritis arthritis, the whole family is can be especially hard on the affected, explained Stacey Root, of family. Some people wont admit the Utah Chapter of the Arthritis they need help and instead isolate Foundation. themselves. Others frequently comArthritis is a painful, sometimes plain about how badly life has treated them , but refuse to discuss crippling condition which can cause how the family might help. significant changes in a persons lifestyle. People with arthritis often tire easily and may not be able to do Your family can be your greatest the things they once enjoyed doing. source of strength and endurance if Arthritis may necessitate a career you have arthritis. But you have to let them help you. Your goal should change. Many people respond to the shock of having a chronic disease be to put aside negative reactions with depression and anger. These and develop more constructive issues can have a profound effect on ways to conduct your relationships. Allow those who care about you to the entire family. If you have arthritis, you should help you. realize that most family members For more information on coping wont mind making adjustments so with arthritis as a family, contact that you can participate in family the Utah Chapter of the Arthritis activities. They enjoy feeling need Foundation at ' 'V v ' : J" E U l t PWB&Vt t' h , I? Vi $& H vvE' - ; j A itv. fC,V i fm. s V 7 Tr r f, t fc , and-Rka- i V .-.- t ' . r-- ( ft f v e-- Ts, s .? u i . . ;- m Irene Gardner. Crock Pot Kids a family affair 4 . ed participating in the Worlds Fair they put on for the rest of the school and their parents on May 8th. The students have spent Nearly 200 area residents attended a Heritage Club banquet held recently at Snow College. The gathering uas planned to honor charter members of Snow's Heritage Club, according to Dean Robert Stoddard. He noted that Heritage Club membership is comprised of fnends of Snow who have joined together to assist the institution with their philanthropic support. Charter members include: Steven and Marjorie Bennion; LaMar and Nedra Stewart; Robert and Dorothy Stoddard; Mae and Joan Christensen; Arthur and Vera Nielsen; Keith and Beverly Nielsen; Dee and Chelta Anderson; Obert and Grace Tanner; Ralph and Deora Blackham; Armont and Dorothy Willardsen; Thorpe and Norma Waddingham; Harden and Lois Brienholt; Darrel and Barbara Christensen-- , Jay and Kay Alder; Ray Debenham; Marjorie Riley; Rulon ' Peterson; Glen Larson; Jewell Rasmussen; Herbert Corkin; Ethelyn Taylor; Margarat Bertelson; Mark Bertelson; Loren Phillips; Ethen Phillips; Eva Beal Estate; Bingham Engineering; Bank of Ephraim; Marriner S Eccles Foundation; George and Delores Eccles Foundation; Utah Power and Light; Deseret Bank; Leon Olsen; Moroni Feed; Valley Builders; Sperry Corp.; Dwight Bertelson Estate; and Jay and 538-619- anyone wanting to attend will have the opportunity. Please phone Nyals Andreason promptly to get your name on the list. S 6 special event. have likely had measles, and therefore should be considered protected. Those born after 1957 should review their immunization status. For more information contact your local health department or the state at Aging May 27 is an annual event of great importance to Utahs There will be a olden citizens. school bus going at 5:30 a.m. Thats on a Tuesday, and well picK you up ai me odiina and come back the same day, so A'vv many hours learning The Health Department recommends that measles vaccine, preferably in combination with mumps andrubells vaccine, (MMR) should be given to all children 15 months of age or older. Children under that age should receive vaccination if they are traveling to areas where measles are occurring. Children 12 to 14 months of age may receive MMR before their departure, without need for revaccination. Children 6 to 11 months of age should receive a dose of separate measles vaccine without rubella or mumps components before departing, but must later be revaccinated with MMR. Most persons born before 1967 Pressure Clinic last Tuesday. The Governors Conference on :r . e-- Heritage Club to Banquet Now that the weather has warmed up, I hope to get a lot of walking done. How about joining me? I know that will make anyone function better at any task, just plain improves your circulation and you get a breath of good old fresh air down deep into your lungs. There wont be a dance at the center this month, but Potluck on the fourth Thursday of the month is something you can look forward to. I want to thank all of you good people who came to the Blood i J about differnt countries and preparing for this measles complications. The good news is that measles vaccine is simple, safe and very effective. 486-499- IAJ .. S 'vr- and as unthinkable as running a red traffic light. She said there is not just one answer. "Programs to 'say no' and program on where to get contraceptives are not competing with each other. They compliment each other, she emphasised. "Part of being responsible is not just protecting yourself with good contraception, but making good decisions about what you're doing," Forrest concluded. Cowley Insurance Association of America. She noted that the biggest area of change in the near future will be an increase in Wellness Worksite wellness Programs. programs will strive to reduce health risk factors such as high blood pressure, being overweight, smoking, and lack of exercise. ; Forrest noted, teens felt having aex without contraceptive was 'dumb' Citizen News The month of May was set aside as Senior Citizens Month a year ago. Our Center as well as all Centers in the State was proclaimed a Wellness Center. Lets dedicate anew our efforts to bring programs to the center that will help each one that needs to understand ways to improve their health. I read an article a few weeks It is a simple ago that stated, matter of statistics that as people live longer, their need for health care increases. Many health problems can be headed off, if the health insurance providers start teaching DeoDle how to be healthier when they get older, according to Helen Leonard, of the American Council of Life E countries. In the Netherlands. Americans warned have measles shots The Canadian province of British Columbia is currently experiencing a major outbreak of measles. More than 5,200 cases of measles have been reported in British Columbia this year. In contrast, only 1,815 cases were reported in the entire U.S. for the first four months of the ! in the U S., the same aa England andWalee, France and the Netherlands. It is about 17 in Sweden and about 19 in Canada, Contraceptives in other countries are less costly, and government have a policy of protecting teens' confidentiality. The portions of government has been different, in that they are not inclined to enforce chastity. That it the role of the school, homes, churches and families. The government' role is to provide health care services. One problem In the U.&, according to Forrest, Is the attitude that 'good girla aay no." "Teena know adult wold rather they were not sexually active. They feel that if they are prepared by obtaining contraceptive, then they are bad people." This attitude was very different from those in some of the other 18 4-- H The Crock Pot Kids held their first three meetings at the home of their leader, Marsha Miller. Our members include Alicia Allred, Joanna Brian, and Amy Bown, Buddy Dastrup and Blaine Moore. On the first meeting we learned how to measure correctly. On the second meeting we baked and decorated a cake, and learned how to wash dishes the right way. On the third meeting we learned how to make egg salad sandwiches. This year we will be learning about food and nutrition and outdoor cooking. Alicia Allred ON ALL FORD RANGERS 4x4 OF THE YEAR! financRight now, you can save big with low 5.9 ing on every tough Ford Ranger in stock Choose from regular or SuperCab, 4x4 or 4x2, even Come in and see the Ranger STX SuperCab the Ranger thats been turning a lot of heads. It caught the eye of and magazines editors They chose it as 4x4 of the year . beating out the Toyota Turbo. Now, you can get this hot Ford truck at a great Ford Fever deal our low priced base, the Ranger S. They all come with low 59 financing. But, you better choose soon, because with tnese great deals the fevers running and our great selection may not last long. d plus, get low 5.9 financing Reporter Fortified Freaks 4-On April 28, H the Fortified Freaks nominated and elected officers for their club. The President is Elizabeth Rasmussen; Vice President is Amie Dailey; Secretary-treasure- r is Ka- trina Rasmussen; Reporter is Angalee Dailey; Song leader is Liz Lane. Refreshment providers are Stacy Barney and Christine Smith. Table setter and phone chairman is Melanie Smith. On May 5, these voted on their club name. The club of consists phases two and three. Phase two studied about enriched and fortified breads and cereals e They also made oatmeal and not cereals. 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