Drinking and use of Drugs linked to Premature Heart Disease in Youngsters
Recreational drinking, smoking and drug use is linked to premature heart disease in young people, particularly among younger women, a new study suggests.
| 17 Feb 2021 3:48 AM GMT
NEW YORK: Recreational drinking, smoking and drug use is linked to premature heart disease in young people, particularly among younger women, a new study suggests.
The study suggests that those who regularly use 4 or more substances are 9 times as likely to be affected. The growing body of research on these issues suggests the need for a nationwide education campaign on the potential long-term damage being done to the cardiovascular system in patients with substance use disorders, said researcher Anthony Wayne Orr from Louisiana State University.
Election to 19 wards of AMC held peacefully in Aizawl
66 candidates, including 20 women are contesting the AMC elections. It needs to be mentioned here that six of the 19 wards are reserved for women.
Mizoram: The election to the 19 wards of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) was held peacefully today.
A total of 47.71 pr cent of the 2.18 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 1 PM, informed the election officials. The voting took plave from 7am to 4 pm.
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga while casting his vote said that he is confident of winning the elections by bagging at least 12 to 13 wards. The CM further stated that the people have faith in the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF)