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Show Page 10 - November 16. 1993 Education iCIintah Basin Standard Kids who nix cigs decrease lung cancer risk in adulthood A study by a University ofUtah School of Medicine epidemiologist and his colleagues documents what researchers have long suspected but not confirmed-th- at a younger age at initiation of smoking is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in later years, independent of the number of cigarettes smoked. Reported in the September, 1993, issue ofthe journal, Epidemiology, the research was conducted 1 from by J. Lynn Lyon, M.D., M.P.H., professor of family and preventive medicine in the Division of EpidemiologyBiostatis-ticaPreventio- n Research, and seven collaborators who, at the time of the study, were masters of public health students andor medical residents at the Utah medical 1989-199- s and 35.9 in controls who smoked. Women averaged 49.2 s ofexposure in cases and 29.4 in controls. Male cases began smoking at the mean age of 16.5 years, and controls at a mean age of 17.7years. For women, these figures were 18.2 years and 19.6 years in cases and controls, respectively. restrictions at all. "This is unconscionable considering our documentation that a person who starts smoking after, age 20 cuts his or her lung cancer risk by more than half, stressed Lyon. "We have proved we can reduce the risk bv restricting access. Lyon emphasised what both physicians and the public already know: No one should begin smok"We found an effect on lung caning at all, period. And thafs the cer risk ofthe age at which smoking message he wants to be rememstarted that was independent of bered by teens (especially the inthe total quantity of cigarettes creasing number of young women smoked, said Lyon, adding that who are taking up the habit), parthe majority of states have either ents, counselors and other adults very young age limits at which ciga- who are in positions to influence rettes legally can be sold, or no age todays youth. pack-year- pack-year- pack-yea- rs Martin Luther school. Lead author on the paper, "The Effect of Age at Smoking Initiation on Lung Cancer Risk," is Kurt T. Hegmann, M J)., now with the Department ofPreventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin at Madison. "After controlling for age, sex and amount of tobacco exposure, we found that men who started smoking before age 20 had a substantially higher risk of developing three lung times with those who began smoking at age 20 or older,explainedLym."Fbr women, the increase in risk was present until sge 25, when the chances of increasing risk were three times higher, compared with women who began smoking at ago 25 or older, whose risk was approximately 3 cancer-approxima- tely higher-compa- red percent In the Utah study the mean age at diagnosis for cases was 65.4 years; the mean age for controls was 64.8 years. For men, the mean exposure to cigarettes was 60.9 in cases who smoked psck-yea- rs Utah students grades are invited to enter the annual Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest English teachers across the state have received contest rules and guidelines. Entry deadline is November 24. Writing judges will name six winners who will be awarded $25 each. Two overall winners will be selected from the top six essays and will be awarded an additional $100. The contest is by the University of Utah and the State Office of Education as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration held during the celebration. The contest! theme is, "Rebuilding Communities: Hopes and Aspirations of Youth." Students are asked to express their own experiences as related to Kings principles of human and civil rights. Students may contact their English teacher for specific guidelines or call the State Office of Education, Berretts winning caitoon in the "Say No to Drugs" cartoon "NO TO DRUGS" CARTOON-Sc-ott category, 5th-8t- h grade. King essay 7-- 538-764- Jared Ross, winner of the Uintah Basin Standard Crazy Cartoon Contest, "Halloween" category. 6. "HALLOWEEN CARTOON -Jared Ross winning cartoon in die "Halloween" category, 5th-8t- h grade. n : . r - r '.$ i J Duchesne book fair Duchesne Elementary School hosted s book fair from November 16 to November 18, un. till 4:00 p.m. with November 16 being 8.-0-0 a "looking day." The reading event offered students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. Books featured won careftilly selected by a committee of reputable editors and educators. Many hours wen spent considering hundreds of books from around the world in search of selections that excite and motivate students to become lifelong readers. Special , LETS HEAR IT FOR AMERICA Myton Elementary students sing a rousing rendition of "Lets Hear It For America" as they punctuate their singing with a fist high in the air. Many war veterans, parents and family friends were present for the annual program. ! EBikEs T Verna Lee Sherman has been accepted to be included on Whos Who Among American High School Students. Verna Lee is the daughter of Marlon L. and Velva Lee Sherman, and is a senior at Union High Childrens Bikes Racing Bikes Assembled Or Unassembled Special Purchase 20 Lb. Propane Bottle All Bikes A Rocaevelt resident now attend-in- g Brigham Young University in Provo, is a member of an active, campus organization davoted to serving the BYU and Provo commu- -. nities. Jeanne Jorgensen, daughter of John and Louise Jorgensen is an sxecutive director in tha Campus Ufa division oftha Brigham Young University Student Service Association. The Student Service Association is an organisation ofapproximately 100 students dedicated to tire service. The Campus Ufa division tit the association serves BYU students. They organise and implement activities and service programs. With a student population ofmow than 27,000, BYUh Student Service Association works hard to make students feel like they have a place at tha University. The association is committed to establishing and maintaining a strung sense of the worth of tha individual This commitment has generated Hilary Aim Pabalis has been nominated to be included in die 27th Annual Edition of Whos Who Among American High School Students, an honor reserved for only 5 of our nations high school students each year. Hilary, a Junior at Union High School has been a Cheerleader for two yean, is a member of the National Honor Society and has played varsity- gills softball for two yean. Hilary is the daughter of Gary and - Valarie Pabalis. student programs liks New Student Orientation, Blade Awareness Week, International Wlsdr and Environmental Week. Then ore also student dubs representing all interests including juggling; fendng and umeyding. Thus are academic dubs as wall. Bloat of ths association's tims is spent planning service projects. The association is dedicated to serving BYU students and helping students serve other students. Student Service Association members share a belief that service is tha heart of a balancedlife. - UyAWAy Now ClmisTMAS Stop For & Shop TodAy! Only 738-206-1. Local resident active at BYU Mountain Bikes Ladies Bikes attention was given to find books that will appsal to ths emergent, tha experienced and ths reluctant reader. Along with winners of prestigious state and national awards, tha book fair presented hundreds of titles from over 70 publishers. Included wen how-t- o hooka, biographies, timeleae classics, and a vwisty of tha newest titles in childrens literature. Proceeds from tha fair will help Duchesne Elementary generate important fiinda for school projects. For mare information, pleaae contact Dona Hanaen or Susan Wardla at Open Mon - Sat 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Located in the Stewart's Thriftway Building 722-56- 37 sJVfa rrti - Buckle Up and Save A Lifel |