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WHO: Smoking doubles sudden infant death and birth defects
A new WHO report, Tobacco Control To Improve Child Health And Development, calls for raising awareness among practitioners and policymakers about the importance of strong tobacco control measures for protecting the health and development of children. These include banning tobacco advertising, implementing 100% smoke-free environments and raising taxes on tobacco.
Exposure to tobacco smoke has devastating impacts throughout childhood and adolescence, starting from conception.
Exposure of unborn children to maternal smoking or second-hand smoke is linked to birth defects, stillbirths, preterm births and infant deaths. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is linked to a doubling of the risk of sudden infant death and birth defects, while exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy is linked to a 23% increased risk of stillbirth and 13% increased risk of congenital malformation.
Negative Exposure Honors the Anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s Murder
ON ANNIVERSARY OF BREONNA TAYLOR’S DEATH & COMMENCEMENT OF GEORGE FLOYD MURDER TRIAL, “NEGATIVE EXPOSURE” TIMELY AS EVER STUDIO CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ “Negative Exposure” puts a spotlight on civil unrest, racial tensions, police profiling and violence. Its approach is unique, reversing the scenario so that we think we see young underserved white men being victimized and targeted by Black law enforcement. The independent feature film, just made available on www.negativeexposuremovie.com, Vimeo on Demand and Amazon Prime, has already impacted legislation. The National Black Caucus of State Legislators has passed a resolution named after the film’s main character. The J.A.Y.son (Just As Your Son) resolution addresses community development and police reform, which legislators can bring back to their respective states to be a
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Shooting Australia awarded Paralympic Pathway Grant
Shooting Australia has received a $141,750 grant from the Australian Institute of Sport to identify and engage a new generation of Para athletes across the pistol and rifle disciplines and provide them with skilled coaching via performance hubs and camps.
The initial two-year grant program covers a three step Pathway Program – Discover, Develop and Deliver.
High Performance Director, Adam Sachs, said the grant will support the identification and development of Para Shooting specific coaches.
“We are immensely grateful for this AIS funding as the grant will support the development and progression of new talent through the Para pathway to the Para National team,” said Mr Sachs.
NSW Health has been advised of a new venue visited by the confirmed case of COVID-19 announced on Sunday. Anyone who visited any of the following venues.