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To: Lane3 who wrote (21284)	12/23/2003 8:11:41 PM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793731

I started out as a central planning advocate, big time. Don't we all. Start out with these wonderful plans to solve all the problems, if only people would do what we want them to, damn it! After all, it's for their own good.

To: Lane3 who wrote (21284)	12/23/2003 8:25:18 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793731

Let me guess, neither of you have children? Ah the ease of dismissing problems concerning that which you have no experience with. I know it well, but I know when I do it. I tend to do it about the military- but children, that's my bailiwick. Not yours. I don't mean to be rude, but you turned up the smugness a notch too high for me. Nice article on immunizations- saying essentially what I said, the schedule of shots is much more complicated now, and parents often think they've done their bit after just one shot, even when they haven't: ama-assn.org B) Health Statistics: * More KIDS Are Getting DIABETES - Type 2 Diabetes is generally thought of as an adult condition. In fact, it used to be known as "adult-onset" diabetes. It occurs most frequently in overweight people who are older than 45. However, experts from the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics are noting such an "alarming" increase in the frequency of the disease among children and teens that the two groups have issued new screening recommendations. The staggering rise in obesity and decreasing physical activity among children are believed to be the culprits for the incidence. It is suggested that doctors should now test all young patients who are overweight and have at least two other risk factors for the disease, such as: having diabetes in the family and being of Native American, African, Hispanic, or Asian descent. Furthermore, the experts say that screening of at-risk children, which involves a blood test, should be conducted every two years, starting at age 10 or the onset of puberty. (Health & Nutrition Letter, April 2000, p. 2) prevention.stanford.edu