Public resistance to the opening of methadone clinics in Ireland. Free HIV testing for pregnant women in England. Life expectancy for Russian men falls to 58 years. Tuberculosis poses major threat to Philippines. Euthanasia law could be extended to 12-years old in Holland.
Indian authorities try to clamp on antenatal sex selection and female feticide.
Medical sequelae of Gulf war. Nephrotoxicity of Chinese herbs. Factors contributing to this decline include the recognition and management of major risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension. Major national programs have been launched during this period, such as the National High Blood Pressure Education Program initiated in 1972, the National Cholesterol Education Program initiated in 1985, and the CDC established its National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in 1989. Other factors contributing to this decline include a change in habits such as cigarette smoking cessation, improved dietary habits, increased physical activity, and reduced obesity.