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Development of a safe, male birth- control pill and improved techniques for detecting ion, for yy are bound to affect future planning of obstetrics and pediatrics units. To reduce costs, planners may have to eliminate doctors’ offices, meeting rooms and waiting rooms, he said. They may also increase ward sizes from one- and two-bed rooms to three or four beds and reduce en- gineering services. But in the rush to keep pace with the latest equipment, hospitals should continually weigh costs against benefits, Caetano said. “Another well-known aspect ... to be fought vigorously is that related to a kind of exhibitionism shown, for example, when some hospitals in- clude very dear special services for the sake of the hospital name or status and not as a consequence of good planning.” Marijuana users continue OTTAWA (CP) — Many Canadians who got the marijuana habit in their youth continue to puff away in middle age, a recent study of drug use in Ontario suggests. But fewer of the following gener- Fitness in family By KIRK LaPOINTE The Canadian Press When it comes to fitness — or the lack of it — is it all in the family? Recent Canadian research suggests there are strong similarities within families in such areas as physical activity, smoking and drinking habits. So far it isn't clear just how many of the similarities are inherited through genes and how many are simply what people pick up as a result of living together. But the findings of Laval University’s Claude Bouchard, Louis Perusse and Claude Leblanc — that “people who live together tend to have similar physical activity habits 4nd health practices” — may one day help influence how health is promoted in Canada. Instead of aiming strictly at individuals, more attention may be paid to attracting families to fitness, for example. The three researchers used the results of the 1981 Canada Fitnéss Survey to study 4,678 pairs of spouses, 7,302 pairs of parents and their children and 3,407 pairs of siblings. They looked at their levels of physical activity — how much time and energy they spent — and recorded how much they slept and how often they smoked and drank. SPOUSES CLOSE Interestingly, the results did not show strong similarities between parents and their children. That may be due to a “generation gap” in which younger people are more conscious of getting fit and avoiding smoking and heavy drinking. There were significant’ resemblances, however, among spouses in levels of physical activity and in their aleohol consumption and smoking habits. Siblings also showed frequent common practices, but the similarities were not as strong as those between spouses. Some of the similarities, particularly among spouses, are what experts call “environmental” — your interview. traits.” home or income or amount of leisure time might determine what you do. But Bouchard says there's reason to believe that some of the common traits among siblings are due to the genes they share, Many physical traits are inherited, and lifestyle components that reflect those traits may also be inherited. “The effect of the gene (you inherit) is pervasive — you have to take that into account,” Bouchard siad in an “Some people are very vulnerable to smoking or drinking or fatty foods. What this information does is to confirm that there can be family clustering of these Designing health-promotion schemes for families, not just individuals, might help conquer some of those traits, the researchers say. Family members could also influence the behavior of each other, they note. Bouchard, a world-class exercise physiologist, is moving ahead with research to help identify certain physical traits through genes. Eventually, he says, specialists will be able to use these genetic “markers” to help determine whether someone is well-suited to certain types of work or activity. “I don’t think we will ever be in a position to say that someone can be a world-class athlete — there are so many genes and factors,” Bouchard says. “But what we will be able to do is say that someone has more of the characteristics to be a trained athlete or may be prone to illness or.injury from certain types of activity.” ~ > IF YOU MISS THIS DATE, THERE COULD BE smoking ation are showing interest in the illegal drug, the survey from the Addiction Research Foundation in- dicates. Based on Gallup surveys of people 18 years and older in Ontario, the study found a dramatic drop in cannabis use among 18- to 29-year- olds. While 28.5 per cent of that age group said they used the drug in 1984, three years later the figure fell to 20 per cent. At the same time, use among the 30-49 age group rose to 9.2 per cent from 6.3 per cent. The figures suggest the earlier generation of marijuana smokers is clinging to the habit in mid-life. “Although such a finding is not un- expected, and already noted among American adults, it appears to be the first empirical indication from a Canadian sample,” authors Reginald Smart and Edward Adlaf write in their conclusion. Use of marijuana by all Ontario adults held relatively stable over the period 1977-87, between eight and 11 per cent. Cocaine use also appears to have climbed between 1984 and 1986 and stabilized between 1986 and 1987, the authors suggest. About 1.8 per cent of the 1,040 Ontario adults surveyed in 1987 said they used cocaine in the last year, about the same level reporting use in 1984. And the use of what is called crack —a cheap, smokeable form of cocaine — was rare according to the 1987 survey. OTTAWA (CP) — The federal Health Department has warned hos- pitals that there is a potential danger in a bed-side rail reported to have been associated with two deaths. The department's health protec- tion branch warns hospitals that the latch pin that secures the rail has been shown to wear down with use and may accidentally disengage, allowing the patient to fall out of bed. The department began investiga- ting the rails after receiving reports of two deaths associated with the product. Ethel Johnson, an 80-year-old stroke victim. was choked by the restraining jacket she had been wearing after she fell off her bed at the Ottawa General Hospital July 10, 1987, said coroner James Dickson. Neither the department nor Metal Craft Manufacturing Ltd. of Beams- ville, Ont. — which manufactured the rails from 1978 tp 1983 — could say NO ACCOUNTING FOR YOUR CHOICE OF CAREER. ugust 10th is the deadline for admission to the start of this Fall's CGA program Which means you've got very little time left to make one of your biggest decisions ever: to become a CGA And if you think it’s strictly a job for number crunchers, you've badly miscalculated Yet for all the rewards, you don’t even have to leave your current position to become a CGA. Our five-level program lets you learn at your own pace while you continue to earn a living, In Castlegar, call Joan Blain, CGA at 365-7287 for our information kit Isn't it time you started being accountable to yourself? CGAs are financial managers, vice- presidents, controllers of large corpora- tions. 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There are about 5,000 units operating in Canada giving approx- imately 40,000 baths a day, said Ed Waggoner, president of North Asso- ciates Canada Ltd., the systems dis- tributor in’ Canada since 1965. He said there have been two re- ported accidents associated with the system in Canada and three in the United States. The causes were at- tributed to human error and im- proper maintenance. DO SMALL ADS ) August 3, 1 vs Casthégar News ‘cs ave environment at home OTTAWA (CP) — There are many ways to protect the environment and a good place to start is in your own home. Before you toss out the garbage, think about whether it can be recycled. The average Canadian generates 495 kilograms of garbage a year, about what the average pick-up truck can carry in a single load. Multiply that by Canada’s: population of more than 25 million and that’s a lot of garbage. It costs $1.5 billion a year to get rid of it, in ways that often damage the environment. Sorting out newspapers and mag- azines, bottles and cans and other recyclable garbage can make a big difference. — Boxes and bags can be used for storage or to hold trash, eliminating the need for plastic garbage bags. — Old clothes, books and mag- azines can be donated to various organizations. — Waste food and grass clippings can be used to make organic fertilizer. It may take time, but if everyone did it the effects could be important. Recycling a tonne of paper can save 17 mature trees. Consumers should also patronize stores that work at reducing how much their products damage the environment. More food stores, for example, are getting away from foam ing that contains ozone- damaging chemicals. As a general rule, brittle, shiny foam contains the offensive chem- icals. REDUCE CHEMICALS Canadians can easily reduce the amount of chemicals they use. — A bowl of vinegar or some herbs and spices simmering on the stove work as well as most air fresheners. — Vinegar mixed with water is an excellent window cleaner. — Baking soda and some muscle work as well as most solvents. — A sink full of hot water once a week eliminates the need for drain cleaners. Environment Canada has some drain. They could damage plumbing or sewers and they'll eventually contaminate rivers and lakes. 75-watt incandescent bulb but uses only 18 watts of electricity, he says. Vehicle emissions also contribute Around the garden, 1 weedkillers and pesticides are avail- able and many other environmentally acceptable methods can be used. — Tar paper around cabbage plants stops cabbage flies from laying eggs. — Scattering onions through the garden instead of planting them in rows stops root maggots from travelling from plant to plant. to p Canada’s suggestions are similar to the conservation measures promoted during the 1970s oil crisis. — Keep vehicles well-tuned and drive at moderate speeds. — Don't carry unnecessary weight in the trunk. — Don't run the engine while waiting. — Avoid motorized recreational activities like snowmobiling ai speedboating. Sailing and don’t damage the environment a! are healthier. The list of options to protect the environment is endless, unlike the resources you will be saving. The Save It Kit’ gives more available inquiry Place Vincent conservation ideas. 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The bulb, made by Phillips, provides as much light as a Thousands attracted By GWEN DAMBROFSKY CRAVEN, SASK. (CP) — Every year it takes an army of volunteers about two months to transform this languid little community in the Qu-Appelle Valley into a noisy, energetic city. That's how long they need to haul in the fixin’s of instant urbanity — concession stands, beer hall, show- ers, chemical toilets and mini amuse- ment park. Craven year-round population of 220 annually swells to as high as 60,000 for the Big Valley Jamboree, a four-day festival of country music. Fans started arriving at the Craven rodeo grounds last Saturday, and by the time the jamboree wraps up Sunday night the site will be a sea of campers and motorhomes. This year's lineup features an im- pressive array of American talent, intluding Randy Travis, Kenny Rog- ers, Ricky Skaggs and Emmylou Harris. Canadian performers include K.D. Lang, Murray McLauchlan and Ian Tyson. The jamboree’s price tag is $1 million — $509,000 of which goes to pay for the 36 sets. Huge video sereens have been rented for $100,000, a sound system was brought in from Montreal and a stage from Oregon. MONEY RAISED Heading this massive enterprise is an unlikely pair — Lucien Larre, a portly Roman Catholic priest, and Ria Kaal, an ex-nun turned concert promoter. They bill the jamboree as a charity event to raise money for Larre's Bosco Homes, five treatment centres in Regina and Edmonton that house about 50 emotionally disturbed teen- agers. In reality, the first $130,000 profit goes to paying off a $1.3-million debt held by Big Valley Develop- ments Inc., the umbrella company that runs both the jamboree and an annual rodeo in Craven. Larre’s treatment centres get any additional profits. Last year Bosco Homes got nothing. Bad weather turned Craven into a mud pit and brought atten- dance down to 28,000, the lowest in the jamboree's five-year history. Larre’s treatment centres have been the subject of controversy re- cently. In April, his entire board of directors resigned and expressed concern over where money raised through the jamboree and other fundraising events was being spent. Earlier this month, 28 staff mem- LOOKING FOR A USED VEHICLE? We'll steer you straight to a deal you can be proud of at a payment you can afford! We have more used cars and trucks in stock for immediate delivery than any other dealer in Southern B.C. All vehicles are safety inspected. 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Nonsense, says a York Unigeristy professor: it's the “voice of the marginalized.” Spray-painting messages on other people's property is a good way for society's voiceless and powerless to express themselves, Barbara Godard said in an interview Thursday. ‘Washroom walls and the sides of buildings provide a forum for non- conformists to thumb their collective noses at conventions and sacred cows, she said. “It is a modern art form that is a way out for those who feel they don’t have that power,” she said. “It puts the things people want to say... in the common domain. It is the voice of the marginalized.” Godard calls herself a semiotician — someone who studies “sign sys- tems” ‘including fashions, arch- itecture and graffiti. She recently completed a study of graffiti that appeared on the walls of women's washrooms at York from last September to May. 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