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Show Page 4A North Edition Lakeside Review 17, 1984 October Wednesday, v : ' Letter to The Editor Black Widow Bite Serious , Review Editor TOur front page article about the Black Widow Spider recom- - mended only one type of cure-- - that of administering an antidote by a hospital. While that may be helpful, we found while living on a ranch on the Arizona Strip that we had to scryb the outside latrines inside and. put weekly to protect the male members of the family from the bite. However, when they were bitten it was the amount of food in -- the stomach that caused the trouble, because the bites most serious complications were that it paralized the stomach and intesti-- ; nal muscles that move the food along. If there were no food in the stomach, the patient got along quite well; but if he had a full stomach, or ate much of a meal, then the food in his body went rancid, fermented, and turned to serious poison. It was the poisons resuEting from the paralysis causdd by the bite that give the trouble. . .So, if one gets a Black Widow "Spider bite, he should not eat until the paralysis leaves and the bowels move comfortable. (Deer Hunters, take note!) The County Agent recom- mended some effective powders as a means of prevention. I have found these to 'bd very effective. Jo Ann Hawkins ; . bug-killi- , t peeks through' a green h minia- house window trying to translate ture potted plants and trees to accustomed one- foot heights. The greenhouse containing tiny ob- - TORI PEARSON, librarian, Kaysville one-inc- (Editor's Note: Rosdors should check with l authorities before attempt! no to treat any possibly poisonous insect bite.) proper-medica- jects was the first project of Inchworms of Boun- tiful, a club with members interesting collecting miniatures, and is one of many displays in the Bountiful library display case. Lana Griffith, club president and maker of the exhibits, teaches some miniature classes at Trolley Square. Wire trees in the greenhouse were made with modeling clay and imported moss leaves. Viewpoint Teen Pregnancy Serious BRAD NEIGER Review Guest Columnist Promoting Health and Pre- venting Disease, Objectives for the Nation, has declared teenage pregnancy a major health concern for the 1980s. Teenage mothers and their babies are at higher risk for medical complications during and after pregnancy than even women in their; twenties. Along with the physical implications of a teen pregnancy, teenagers must also consider the emotional, social and financial responsibilities that are associated with the process. Thes$ factors are real and quite often; devastating. Unfortunately, they are overlooked in the heat of the moment and what seems to be thrilling at the time becomes an almost unbearable situation. We must realize that these teenagers! are good people. They are intelligent and have minds of their; own. They are capable of making decisions and therefore must be respected by those who consider them second class citizens, Often, what the teenager lack$ is the knowledge of pregnancy consequences, peer pressure skills, and what can be done after; the fact. Ideally, home is the place to start ;the educational process, yet often! there is not an adequate job of teaching kids about sex and pregnancy due to a lack of good materials or an inability to do it comfortably. One of the common myths held by many people in Utah is that teenage pregnancy does; not occur here and, therefore,! is not a concern. State and national statistics prove that this is not so. Davis County is representative of the population of the state of Utah and has a teen fertility rate of approximately 56.2 per thousand; population, which is lower than; some of the rural counties of the state. Yet the teen fertility rate increased from 42.0 in 1970 to 56.2 in 1980, a 33.8 percent increase. Even though these statistics ;are not alarming, they do show a need for concern. Many aspects of a teenagers life can be affected by parenthood. For example: pregnancies among teenagers are associated with higher than average risks of maternal andor infant morbidity and mortality; of premature and other indicates that a large part of the excess morbidity and mortality is due to inadequate prenatal and postnatal care rather than age and that teens are reluctant to admit the reality of pregnancy. However, there is not sufficient research to account for all the increased medical risks. Adjusting to the demands of lly child care can be for young, single parents unfamiliar with parenting skills. School andor job responsibilities can make additional demands on time. Teenagers must realize that infants and young children must be cared for 24 hours a day. This can make dating, visiting friends, etc., inconvenient. . Some teenage parents find that old friends treat them differentty or that they no longer share the same interests. Also, many teenagers lack the education and experience needed to get adequate jobs. Even with help from human service agencies or family members, there may not be enough money to live without financial strain. Babies are expensive. The questions posed again and again: What can be done? Is there a role for the school system? If so, what is it? Whose responsibility is it? Who has first responsibility, and then, who have auxiliary responsibilities? Nationally, the most popular and almost universal solution offered is increased sex education in the schools accompanied by stressful-espec-ia- CO CT . providing girls with contraceptive devices and teaching them how to use them. Although this solution has its value, there is not much said in the literature about a more logical solution, i.e., refraining from sexual activity before marriage. It is as if that possibility is inadequate and impractical. It is a value, and resign of spect for anybody in any religion or area that chooses this solution. A teenage girl has every right in the world to choose this solution, be respected for it, and feel good about it. This whole topic can be as much a matter of physical, emotional, and social substance as spiritual with all of its ramifications, depending upon ones beself-contr- lief. This is a difficult and sensitive issue for many people. Neverhte-lesit is the cause of great harm to many wonderful people who have not given enough thought to the consequences of their actions. Fortunately, there is help available for teens and their families. Information about the consequences of pregnancy, peer pressure, pregnancy detection, and prepostnatal care can be obtained by contacting Brad Neiger at the Davis County Health DeThe decipartment, sions are monumental and affect our lives deeply. It is a matter of genuine importance and must be dealt with in a responsible, informed manner. s, 451-334- C? .qy, 0. i aMuF sronts ski equipment and winter-sport- s apparel on display by dealers, sporting companies and ski resorts. Join us! titter 5ock beate $ Wednesday October 17-2- 0 cOTfty IhMnJ 5 GuptettiV? ' jnnnter Youll melt when you see the new 1984-8snowmobiles, q?. Afc booking w VP 'Gwjyfctt 5 Get your first taste of winter fun at the Layton Hills Mall. fate fwids - Saturday, 3 autos (& LAYTON MILLS MALL infants, of sur- who; have reduced chances viving infancy; and of serious neurological impairment. They are also more likely than other pregnancies to be uninte-nqde- d and unwanted. 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