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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24. 1997 Community Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Domestic Blitz Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which includes heart disBy Dixie Brunner Twas the day after Christmas... Twas the day after Christmas And then in a tw inkle I saw on the stairs when all through the house not a creature could stir through a skate that had been left there the collector was falling-sa- y not even a mouse. a prayer! The stockings were strewn, about the house with little care As I drew in my head and was turning around having been rifled through After St. Nick had been there. down the steps the collector fell in a bound. The children were moaning all tucked in their beds, with tummy and toothaches, from candy they had been fed. And momma in her nightgown and me in my robe, had just settled down to do a financial probe. there arose such a clatter, we sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. . Away to the window ; we flew like a flash ; The snow on the drive of the blizzard last night gave the man in our driveway a terrible fright. When what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the bill collector man and eight men in police gear. With a forceful knock assertive and sound, I knew in a moment to the poor farm I was bound. More rapid than eagles the man, he did come, chastising and chiding and grumbling, large sum! You owe Penneys, Sears and Walmart Your charge card is hot, Maurices, Debs, and Dillards Your credit's been shot. To the top of your limit A briefcase of bills opened when the man fell they were scattered all over I was dead I could tell. When outside our door tore open the curtains and threw up the sash He was covered with bruises from his head to his feet, and his clothes were all wrinkled he lay there, quite mute ease and stroke, has been the leading cause of death in Utah since 1910 and it still is! Research has clearly defined the principal risk factors for CVD, which are largely pre- ventable, these include el- evated blood cholesterol, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity, poor nutritional habits and diabetes. Despite the fact that the major risk factors for cardiovas- cular disease (CVD) are modifiable, a substantial proportion of our population is at risk for developing CVD. Among Southwest Health District Residents: 53.8 lead sedentary lives 23.5 are over weight 21.2 have diagnosed high blood pressure (and up to another 7 have high blood pres- sure but are unaware ofthe problem) smoke cigarettes have diagnosed diabetes (up to another 3 may be undiagnosed). The prevalence of these risk factors has remained about the His droll little mouth same over the past five years. was turned down in a a frown The Southwest Utah Public He was rubbing his head Health Department is joining he had broken his crown. the State Health Department in activities to educate the public The stump of his calculator coordinated, compre through he held tight in his hand, he gathered himself up what a struggle to stand! 12.1 His eyes, how they glared his dimples didnt show his cheeks were all blackened the swollen nose sure did grow. 2.4 hensive public education programs about healthy lifestyles. Recently the Cardiovascular Program staff awarded the IGA Store in Kanab for their efforts in promoting (5 fruits and vegetables a day). At our recent general staff meeting, Helen Hunter. Public Health Nurse and School Nurse for Kane County, was recog nized by the State Health Department for the work she has done wit h t he program in the schools. Each school has groparticipated in a cery store tours and other activities which promote healthy eating. Helen works hard making sure that the message gets g to the most outposts in her district far-flun- Special at Tamiimnirag He attempted the steps once again, as he came I knew he was angry twas me he would blame! mtts (SiFeattnw He was skinny and gaunt, anorexic old gent and I trembled as I saw him wed sell the house, we could rent Public Health Nurse and Kane County School Nurse Helen Hunter h receives an award from Catherine-Gle(r) from the Utah State Health Department tor her efforts in die program. 644-55- 5? - Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to, 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -v - The glare of his eyes and shake of his head soon gave me to know I had everything to dread. Great Christmas Gift idea! He spoke, not a word but went straight to his job, he totalled the bill and then started to sob. Brand nev bulbs for o faster, fcrotmer, bolter ton! . and overdrawn to boot, now where did you think you had all that loot? Concerning your finances when all's said and done, youd better sell the house or rob the bank withagunP .Youre up to your eyeballs fn bills overdue with creditors screaming youre sure, to be sued! Taking his hanky - and blowing his nose, And giving a sigh Installment plans, I proposer I-- 10 visits $6 each II-2- 0 visits $5 each visits $4 each visits $3 each 21-3- 0 He limped to his car, to his guards, gave a whistle and away they all burned like a new ITident missle. 31 But I heard him exclaim 'ere he sped out of sight Spend much less Dixie, your New Yeard be bright! mb Located v.r in the Heritage Center at &hrtxpifeST23tp7 I I 310 South ICO East |