PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday April 27, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday April 27, 2005

Majority of U.S. Adults Think Chemicals and Pollutants Are More of a Threat Now Than They Were 10 Years Ago

According to Harris Interactive, A majority of U-S adults believe that chemicals and pollutants are more of a threat to people like them now than they were 10 years ago. The public appears to be more worried about certain outdoor air pollutants and chemicals than those indoors but about one in five adults report that they or someone in their household has experienced a chronic health problem (e.g., allergies, lung condition, chronic fatigue, etc.) attributed to indoor air pollutants or chemicals. Many adults are taking proactive steps to reduce their exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and pollutants.

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Summer Job Outlook for Teens: Chances Better for 18-19 Year-Olds; 16-17s Must Sell Themselves; Limited Prospects for 14-15s, Says Expert

Summer job opportunities for those 18 and older will be the greatest. For 16-17 year olds, the job market will be very competitive. Fewer paying jobs will be available for 14-15 year olds according to Renee Ward, founder of www.Teens4Hire.org. The jobless rate for teens 16-19 has increased steadily since the year 2000 but there are encouraging signs that 2005 will have more openings teens could fill. High grade point averages and good interpersonal skills will help those 16 and older, but current U-S child labor laws restrict the kinds of jobs and hours teens aged 14-15 can work.

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USA TODAY and ABC News to Report Special Series on Pain

Approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffers from chronic or recurrent pain, at an estimated cost of 100 billion dollars annually in lost productivity and increased healthcare. Pain causes more disability than cancer and heart disease combined, yet there are less than 200 centers across the U-S that focus on pain management. Studies suggest that roughly half of all Americans who suffer from chronic or recurrent pain simply cannot find a good solution. Pain in children is also an emerging concern, with as many as 20 percent of kids who undergo surgery each year developing chronic pain that lasts long after the body has healed. With so many Americans affected by chronic pain, U-S-A TODAY and A-B-C News will examine the issue in a week-long series beginning Sunday, May 8 on A-B-C and Monday, May 9 in U-S-A TODAY. The series, "The Fight Against Pain" will report on the causes of pain, the impact it has on our lives, work, family and even our mental outlook, and the new and promising treatments on the horizon. U-S-A TODAY and A-B-C News will also look at what can be done to better educate and assist those struggling with pain and explore the types of resources available for them.

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Neve Campbell Helps Launch National Program for People Living with Epilepsy

Growing up, actress Neve Campbell witnessed first-hand the impact epilepsy can have as she watched her cousin Coleen struggle with managing the condition. Today, she joins with other advocates and leaders in the epilepsy community to launch the Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy, a first-of-its-kind national campaign to inform and empower those touched by epilepsy and to increase understanding of epilepsy in the general public. Ms. Campbell and her cousin are working with sponsor Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to launch the program, which is being conducted in conjunction with the Epilepsy Foundation-New York City.

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PRNewswire -- April 27

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