Young Gay and Bisexual Men are 6 Times More Likely to Commit Suicide

A study published in the Journal of Public Health reveals that gay and bisexual men below the age of 26 are six times more likely to commit suicide or harm themselves than older men. The researchers explain that unlike younger men, men above 45 are more capable of coping with homophobia and could possibly be more privileged in other aspects of their lives.

Moreover, young gay and bisexual men are also two times more likely to be depressed or anxious. Meanwhile, black gay and bisexual men are also twice as likely to be depressed and five times more likely to commit suicide compared to white men.

Men with lower educational backgrounds are also two times more likely to suffer from the same problems due to lower income. On the other hand, men who received higher education are less likely to experience one of these issues.

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The researchers point out that some of these men may also suffer from discrimination unrelated to their sexuality, which adds to the report. Nevertheless, their study shows that mental health problems are rampant among gay and bisexual youths as well as minorities.

“Poor mental health is not evenly distributed across race, income or education,” says lead author Ford Hickson from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. “We must ensure that access to life-changing support services are targeted to where they are needed most. Everyone has the right to good mental health.”

The research team suggests that cohabitation can improve these problems. They say that gay and bisexual men who live with a partner are 50 percent less likely to experience depression than those who live alone. Living in areas with high population of gay and bisexual men such as London could also result in positive mental health because these men are less isolated and less discriminated.

The study is the first one to investigate the differences in mental health among gay and bisexual men. It involved the data analysis of 5,799 gay and bisexual men, ages 16 and above, from the Stonewall Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health Survey conducted in the UK.

April Guasp, the Head of Research at Stonewall, adds that the study provides more data about the risks of poor mental health within the LGBT communities. Guasp hopes that this would lead to targeted treatments.

Young Gay and Bisexual Men are 6 Times More Likely to Commit Suicide

Studies Say 1/3 of Young Men in China to Die From Smoking

Research published in the medical journal The Lancet says one in three of all the young men in China are likely to die from tobacco, but that the number can fall if the men quit smoking.

The studies, conducted by researchers from Oxford University, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Chinese Center for Disease Control, show that two-thirds of the young men in China start to smoke, mostly before age 20, and that half of those would eventually be killed by tobacco unless they stop permanently.

The research, involving two studies 15 years apart and including hundreds of thousands of people, says the number of tobacco deaths, mostly among men, reached 1 million by 2010 and would hit 2 million by 2030, if current trends continue.

But researchers say the trends could be stemmed if the smokers quit.

“The key to avoid this huge wave of deaths is cessation, and if you are a young man, don’t start,” said co-author Richard Peto, from the University of Oxford.

Smoking rates have dropped significantly among men in developed countries. In the United States, about 20 percent the adult men smoke and 15 percent of women do, and cigarette smoking causes about one of every five deaths, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In China, the percentage of smokers among Chinese men has been on the rise in recent decades as cigarettes have become easily available.

As more Chinese people start to puff at younger ages, researchers expect the proportion of male deaths that are attributed to smoking to increase.

Around the world, tobacco kills up to half of its users, and more than 5 million deaths annually result from direct tobacco use, according to the World Health Organization.

However, with tobacco an important source of revenue for the Chinese government, Beijing’s efforts to control tobacco use have in the past been compromised. Also, many people in China find it difficult to kick the habit in a culture where smoking has become so ingrained.

“It is difficult, because there is a lot of pressure at work, so I smoke to alleviate the tension,” Beijing office worker Wei Bin, 32, said in an interview.

“At the same time our country does not provide good support for people who want to quit. I have tried electronic cigarettes, but I think that is perhaps worse,” Wei said.

Some people are showing growing signs of awareness of the health risks.

“Three years ago, I used to smoke, but now I realize it is bad for health and also the environment, so I quit,” office worker Ma Huiwei, 35, said in an interview in downtown Beijing.

The research published in The Lancet shows that the number of young men smoking in China has increased, and the percentage of all male deaths in China that can be attributed to smoking is rising, while the younger generations of Chinese women have become less likely to smoke compared to those born in the 1930s.

Yet, researchers also worry that this downward trend among Chinese women might be reversed as other studies have shown more young women are taking up smoking recently.

Studies Say 1/3 of Young Men in China to Die From Smoking

Young Women's League Of New Canaan Puts Focus On Health, Wellness

NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The Young Women’s League of New Canaan is focusing on the health and wellness of communities this season.

The organization’s current theme is “Strive to Thrive: Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities.”

At the helm of the organization is Kit Demko, the new president who is also supported by a new team of board members.

“The YWL is made up of women that are intelligent, strong, energizing and, yes, fun,” Demko said. “And now here’s the great news: having fun and doing good things are not mutually exclusive.”

This fall, the League will host the “Opening Soiree” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Heather Gaudio Fine Art Studio, 66 Elm St.

This event will celebrate the start of another year for the organization with cocktails, art and conversation. Prospective new members and friends are welcome to attend.

Also on the agenda this fall is “Sweat for a Cause” on Oct. 4, to be hosted by Oxygen Fitness.

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Afghan farmers harvest raw opium at a poppy field in Kandahar’s Zhari district. This year, many Afghan poppy farmers are expecting a windfall as they get ready to harvest opium from a new variety of poppy seeds said to boost yield of the resin that produces heroin.

The country’s unhealthy appetite for painkiller drugs has led to tighter rules on pill-happy doctors and pharmaceutical firms. But that sensible step is producing an unforeseen problem: the rising use of heroin, used as a cheaper substitute for once-plentiful prescription drugs.

The surge in heroin is creating more addicts than ever, spreading from inner cities to rural spots, and springs from Afghanistan, a Made-in-the-U.S.A. trouble spot for opium production. An ultra-lethal and quickly addictive drug is staging a comeback that can be curbed.

The trend is outlined in a federal report documenting the drug’s dangerous popularity. More people in more places are taking heroin and dying from it, leading public officials to scramble for solutions.

The answers are surprising. A needle-giveaway program was approved in red-state Indiana as a way to curb HIV and hepatitis C infections linked to syringe-sharing among addicts. Other states that once objected to needle giveaways as encouraging drug use are now doing the same. Along with clean needles, the programs offer addicts an entry point into the health care system for methadone, a heroin substitute, and other drug treatments.

Also, naloxone, a fast-acting antidote to drug overdoses, is now carried by police and emergency responders in many communities, including San Francisco. The drug provides a life-saving jolt to block the toxic effects of too much heroin. It’s so effective that health authorities are pressing it into ever wider use. In Baltimore, jail inmates and nightclub strippers are trained to administer the drug in an emergency.

San Francisco isn’t immune to heroin’s appeal. The number of addicts seeking treatment at city health facilities increased 15 percent last year. The use of naloxone to quell overdoses jumped four-fold over the last three years, an indicator of both the drug’s effectiveness and heroin’s widening use, according to Dr. Phillip Coffin, director of drug research for the city health department.

But needle swaps and anti-overdose drugs are only a partial response to a much bigger problem. Heroin remains cheaper than prescription painkillers such as OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet, turning the drug into a market mainstay.

Once reserved for major injuries or diseases, these brand-name drugs slipped into wider use to soothe a painful dentist visit or an ankle sprain. The free-and-easy dispensing of the pills led to serious abuse and addiction. But when health authorities moved to restrict access, the black market price soared, making heroin a cheaper alternative.

Adding to the problem is a boom in Afghanistan opium cultivation despite a U.S. campaign to destroy the flowery crop. Afghan farmers grow 90 percent of the world’s opium, later refined into heroin. A United Nations drug agency last month warned that record opium poppy production could result in a spike in heroin-related deaths as prices drop and availability widens. The country’s chaotic and corrupt politics mean that there’s zero chance the farm-to-arm flow of heroin will stop soon.

Heroin’s steady march doesn’t come with simple answers. Public awareness of both the drug’s dangers and opportunities for treatment is important. The report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscores heroin’s widening use. The rising numbers should warn the public and encourage lawmakers to face a growing danger.

A dangerous drug trend

500,000 people used heroin in 2013, a jump of 150 percent since 2007.

Heroin overdose deaths claimed 8,257 lives in 2013, four times the number in 2002.

Heroin use grew by 60 percent among those with household income of at least $50,000.

75 percent of new addicts were first hooked on prescription opiates such as OxyContin and Vicodin.

A majority of new addicts are young white males.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Heroin use shoots up — especially among young white men

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India's hidden disease: Young girls on crash diets are at greater risk of TB, say doctors

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Doctors have witnessed a disturbing trend in which young girls who diet a lot are becoming more susceptible to TB because of the lack of proper nutrients in their bodies





If you are on a strict weight loss regime, make sure to follow a diet full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals lest you fall prey to tuberculosis (TB). 




Doctors have of late witnessed a disturbing trend in which young girls who diet a lot are becoming more susceptible to TB because of the lack of proper nutrients in their bodies. 




Shikha Singh’s (name changed) is one such case. The 21-year-old, who works with a BPO, was not feeling well lately. For three months now, she was on a strict diet schedule to lose weight. But, apart Goirfrom weight loss, she experienced sleep disorder and chronic fatigue. 




Little did she know that her strict weight loss routine will make her a TB patient. 




“Due to my armchair job, my weight was increasing every day. So I completely changed my diet schedule. I started skipping one meal and focusing more on fruits and vegetables,” Singh told Mail Today. 




The continuing body weakness and lack of proper sleep forced her to visit a doctor. After a few tests, she was diagnosed with TB. 




“There are many factors to this case. She was staying in a crowded, ill-ventilated place. Lack of proper nutrients in her diet was also a reason,” said Dr Rajesh Chawla, senior consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. 




“At least three-four TB cases in a year are of girls suddenly starting a rigorous weight loss routine but ignoring a good diet,” he added. 




In India, most citizens are exposed to TB because of the high population, since they are prone to catching infection from an infected person. 




Tuberculosis is a widespread and, in many cases, infectious disease caused by various strains of myco bacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 




This bacteria typically attacks the lungs, but can affect other body parts as well. It is spread through air when infected people cough, sneeze or transmit respiratory fluids. 




Worryingly, most infections do not show any symptoms, and the condition is called ‘latent tuberculosis’. 








About one in 10 latent infections eventually progresses to active disease which, if left untreated, kills more than 50 per cent of those infected. 




Similar is the case of Rohan Arora (name changed), who was on steroids for body building. He was skipping meals and depending more on ‘unnatural’ food items. 




The deficiency of proper nutrients in his body soon led to fatigue, weakness, fever and cough. 




“Initially, doctors told me I might be suffering from TB but I could not believe them. But then an X-ray test came out positive for TB. Doctors told me that excess unhealthy food had weakened my immunity system,” Arora told Mail Today. 




Experts add that young adults, especially women, who go on a crash diet actually weaken their immunity. 




Sometimes, those on a weight-loss programme mistakenly think the appetite and weight loss is the result of their diet plan and the disease goes undetected. 




“There is a correlation between girls trying to lose weight and contracting TB. It is extremely important to have a high-protein diet. 




“Young, about-to-marry girls opt for crash diets that reactivate TB in the body,” said Dr Nevin Kishore, head of bronchology and senior consultant, department of respiratory medicine, at Max Super-Speciality Hospital. 




“Even students under stress can be at a greater risk of reactivating the TB strain. The disease can easily be prevented with a proper diet that shores up immunity,” Dr Kishore added. 













Doctors say it’s no longer only a poor man’s disease. Many hospitals are now witnessing people with higher income groups also getting diagnosed with TB. 




“An increasing number of people from upper income groups are getting diagnosed with TB. The key is to have proper meals, full of vitamins and minerals. 




“It is a myth that rich people are not affected by TB,” said Dr Vikas Maurya, senior consultant, respiratory, allergy and sleep disorder, BLK Super-Speciality Hospital.




 




 




 



India"s hidden disease: Young girls on crash diets are at greater risk of TB, say doctors