NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
The cancer screening programmes in England are nationally coordinated.
"The NHS Breast Screening Programme is an effective part of the UK's efforts to reduce the death toll from breast cancer. In September 2000, the first research was published which demonstrated that the screening programme has lowered mortality rates from breast cancer in the 55-69 age group. It is estimated that the programme is on course to save 1,250 lives per year (25 per cent reduction in mortality) by the year 2010."
The results of breast cancer screening:
Breast cancer mortality in Copenhagen after introduction of mammography screening
Friday, January 28, 2005
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
BHF Warns Of Urgent Need For South Asians To Address Heart Health:
"South Asians living in the UK have a 50% greater risk of dying prematurely from coronary heart disease1 (CHD) than the general population. This is despite a drop in deaths from CHD nationally and improved availability and access to treatment, according to new British Heart Foundation (BHF) statistics launched today.
CHD remains the most common cause of premature death in the UK, leading to 23% of deaths in men and 14% in women. In the South Asian community the rates are around 50% higher: an estimated third of premature deaths in South Asian men and a fifth in women are due to CHD."
"South Asians living in the UK have a 50% greater risk of dying prematurely from coronary heart disease1 (CHD) than the general population. This is despite a drop in deaths from CHD nationally and improved availability and access to treatment, according to new British Heart Foundation (BHF) statistics launched today.
CHD remains the most common cause of premature death in the UK, leading to 23% of deaths in men and 14% in women. In the South Asian community the rates are around 50% higher: an estimated third of premature deaths in South Asian men and a fifth in women are due to CHD."
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
CycleBeads - Natural Family Planning
Presently pondering over different contraceptive methods with Rose. We agree hormonal methods are not always the best thing, and a friend introduced us to the CycleBeads, which come with good recommendations. Apparently 95% effective if used correctly, and not as complicated as the Rhythm Method. Still, most of the patients we see would rather have the pill or the IUD/Depo. My opinion is that this is because the latter are free and easy to get hold of, but Rose points out that often it is because the woman's partner is reluctant to take much responsibility in the matter of family planning or are averse to using barrier methods. So we continue to have hormones in our drinking water (ugh!)...
Contraception and sexual health guide homepage
Good service with comprehensive written advice and also a phone no. to ring if you have queries or need urgent help.
Presently pondering over different contraceptive methods with Rose. We agree hormonal methods are not always the best thing, and a friend introduced us to the CycleBeads, which come with good recommendations. Apparently 95% effective if used correctly, and not as complicated as the Rhythm Method. Still, most of the patients we see would rather have the pill or the IUD/Depo. My opinion is that this is because the latter are free and easy to get hold of, but Rose points out that often it is because the woman's partner is reluctant to take much responsibility in the matter of family planning or are averse to using barrier methods. So we continue to have hormones in our drinking water (ugh!)...
Contraception and sexual health guide homepage
Good service with comprehensive written advice and also a phone no. to ring if you have queries or need urgent help.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
A man-made tsunami
How quickly we forget other tragedies whilst concentrating on the Asian tsunami. I was speaking to a teacher in Jordan, and she was telling me about the illness there being caused by all the bombing in Iraq, with all the dirty and hazardous air being blown towards them with the wind. Terry Jones provides a good reminder not to forget Iraq.
How quickly we forget other tragedies whilst concentrating on the Asian tsunami. I was speaking to a teacher in Jordan, and she was telling me about the illness there being caused by all the bombing in Iraq, with all the dirty and hazardous air being blown towards them with the wind. Terry Jones provides a good reminder not to forget Iraq.
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