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To listen to an interview with lead author Dr Luc Djousse and Ira Dreyfuss host of HHS HealthBeat from the US Department of Health and Human Services click here Boston MA Luc Djousse MD MPH DSc and J Michael Gaziano MD both of the Department of Aging observed a 28 percent decrease in the risk of developing heart failure in people who ate
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or confidential places where a woman can get tested for HIV AIDS in the Chicagoland area Click here for more information on the signs of pregnancy Health Care During Pregnancy A pregnant woman should receive regular monthly OB GYN checkups as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed These checkups are routine but very necessary Even if you are between appointments
ZeroTolerance for Women
6th February 2008 is International Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation also known as Female Circumcision For more information as to what this means in reality to many women worldwide visit <a href= http www forwarduk org uk >www forwarduk org uk < a> Female Genital Mutilation FGM are three words not heard of to many and a silent subject few talk about Highly sensitive and extremely complex this is one topic that must be brought to the publics attention This photograph placed here on International Zero Tolerance day of FGM is one attempt to raise awareness of a ritualistic practice which should have no place in C21st century society Female Circumcision is performed mostly without anaesthesia and un sterilised instruments are used in the majority of cases Here the knives broken glass and razor blades represent the commonest instruments used The earth represents the crude environment in which mutilation can take place Some FGM is performed in clinics and sterile environments most are not Women themselves are the circumcisers a practice passed down the generations FGM effects women and young girls in as many as 28 countries and 2 million women are at risk of mutilation each year Age range is between 4 years to young womanhood Some Mutilation is performed just before marriage Marriage is a key word as to why Mutilation takes place It is an essential requirement for marriage female honour and fidelity Considered necessary to secure a husband and any kind of financial security when 70 of the world poorest people are women The physical sexual and psychological damage both immediate and long term to women who have undergone this cutting is serious and can be fatal This also effects the maternal health and future of women in pregnancy and childbirth We hear of news reports covering topics such as AIDS famine terror and human rights atrocities but no one hardly ever talks about FGM As a member of Forward Foundation for Women s Health Research and Developement
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Packaging for female condom prototype Warns user that it s an experiment and may not protect against HIV others STIs and pregnancy
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Knowledge attitude and willingness for integration of HIV AIDS services among family planning workers Mozambique Women s perception of pregnancy complications and quality of care 2004 YSN Downs Fellowships
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Contraception a regional network that works to reduce maternal mortality and unsafe abortion by increasing women s access to emergency contraception Meeting the Needs of Adolescents Young people especially those in the poorest and most marginalized communities are at high risk for HIV AIDS infection and unwanted pregnancy Yet they have little access to
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External Links
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12 01 2006 World Aids Day 10 27 2006 Unite 4 Life 2006 10 27 2006 Cycles and Circles An inspirational show that will address solutions to break the cycle of abuse
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