September 2007

National Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma, generally associated with asbestos exposure, is usually a malignant tumor that occurs in the lining over the lung.

National Rehabilitation Awareness
UI Rehabilitation Therapies offers services to help people become as functional as possible in their environment.

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Addiction is considered to be a treatable brain disorder and is generally characterized by some compulsive drug-seeking and also by cravings.

National Acceptance Month
Craniofacial disorders are any abnormalities or changes that have to do with the head and neck, so it can include the face.

World Alzheimer’s Day
It is estimated that five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease.

National Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide rates are highest in young people and those over age 65.

Farm Safety Week
Farming can be dangerous for adults as well as children.

Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
It is estimated that 100,000 Americans suffer eye-related injuries from sports activities each year.

Dermatitis, Food Allergies, and Asthma in Children
The children with atopic eczema are prone to develop inhalant allergy that cause hay fever-type symptoms and asthma.

Cholesterol Education
Weight loss and regular exercise improve all of the cholesterol numbers.

Reye's Syndrome
This acute childhood illness affects the brain and the liver.