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Provided
by Whittier Street Health Center
 Alcoholism
Whether or not we like it, alcohol is a part of life. We've all
had a drink at a wedding as a part of the celebration; on a hot
day, there's nothing like a cold beer. But when alcohol consumption
becomes excessive, then it's time to consider whether someone
has a drinking problem.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,
close to 14 million people in the United States either abuse alcohol
or are alcoholic. In addidion, more men than women have a dependency
on alcohol or experience alcohol-related problems.
As awareness concerning alcohol use and abuse has grown, so too
has the understanding that alcoholism is more than just a behavior.
Now, doctors understand that alcoholism is a chronic disease that
can get progressively worse and result in a compromised immune
system, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and increased
risk for certain cancers.
Answering a few simple questions concerning alcohol use - whether
other have criticized your drinking and annoyed you by doing so,
or whether you've had to have a drink the first thing in the morning
- can be the first step to determining whether you may have a
problem with alcohol. If you are drinking too much, there are
plenty of resources that can help, and treatment is available.
Talk to your doctor today.
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For
more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the
Whittier Street
Health Center at (617) 989-3224. New patients,
mention this Health Stop message at your first appointment and
receive a free T-shirt.
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| Website
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American
Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Resource Center
This site, sponsored by the American Cancer Society provides answers
to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes and risk factors.
It also contains the latest strategies for prevention, new diagnostic
techniques, and the latest treatment options. In addition, you can
find answers to questions such as: What is cancer? Am I at risk
for cancer? How can I tell if I have cancer? What should I ask my
physician? What happens after treatment? This site provides a wealth
of information that can help you make informed decisions about your
healthcare. |
| Health
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BODY
MASS INDEX:
The Body Mass Index or
BMI, measures a person's weight-to-height ratio; a BMI over 25
is generally considered a sign of being overweight. In a study
of people of African descent, a low average BMI in a population
corresponded to a low rate of hypertension in that community.
As average BMI increased, so did the prevalence of hypertension.
The findings support the view that obesity contributes to high
blood pressure.
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