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A. Rules on recognition of health professionals' qualifications, on cleaner air, better quality bathing water, safer medicines for children and on use of mercury are some examples of legislation adopted by the European Parliament in the last five years. MEPs also made funding available for health projects under the EU's overall Research Programme 2007-2013. Extending patients' rights to seek treatment in another EU Member State is a major piece of legislation to be voted soon.
�Health professionals - recognition of qualification: GPs, nurses, dentists, midwives and physiotherapists are among the health professionals covered by new rules on recognition of professional qualifications. The aim of the legislation adopted by the European Parliament was to make it easier for professionals to provide services in another EU Member State, while at the same time giving host countries greater powers to check qualifications before allowing individuals to practise.
�Bathing waters - cleaner beaches and rivers: Parliament revised European legislation dating from 1976 and tightened up water quality standards of beaches, rivers and lakes
�Cleaner air: the European Parliament updated EU legislation to prevent and reduce air pollution. For the first time, MEPs defined maximum concentration levels for small particles or dust (known as PM2.5) which are the most hazardous to human health and can cause cancer and respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. The objective is to reduce concentration of these particles to 20 micrograms per cubic meter, but these indicative levels will be reviewed in 2013, with the possibility of making them obligatory
�EU funding for health research � �6.1 billion over seven years: the EU's overall research programme, adopted by the EP, includes a funding stream for health research projects. �6.1 billion has been set aside for health research between 2007 and 2013.
�Incentives for drug firms to develop child medicine: the European Parliament adopted new rules extending patent protection for pediatric medicines by six months
�Mercury bans: MEPs adopted legislation to reduce the use of mercury, which carries a high risk to human cardiovascular and immune systems and to the development of embryos. From March 2011, the export of mercury from the EU will be prohibited
Besides legislative acts, MEPs also adopted resolutions calling for immediate actions in several health-related fields:
�Fight against smoking � smoke-free workplaces: the European Parliament called on member states to introduce, by the end of 2009, smoking bans in all enclosed workplaces, including catering establishments, public buildings and transport, and also in children's playgrounds
�Step up against cancer: MEPs called for more research into cancer prevention and for nationwide breast screenings every 2 years for women aged 50 to 69
�Combating obesity as early as possible: MEPs called for measures to combat obesity early in life. Their recommendations included clearer food labelling, better food in schools and more school sports, restrictions on advertising unhealthy food, and VAT reductions for fruit & vegetables.
�Organ donation: MEPs proposed a wide range of measures, including a European donor card, to tackle the problem of organ shortage and organ trafficking.
�Health professionals - recognition of qualification: GPs, nurses, dentists, midwives and physiotherapists are among the health professionals covered by new rules on recognition of professional qualifications. The aim of the legislation adopted by the European Parliament was to make it easier for professionals to provide services in another EU Member State, while at the same time giving host countries greater powers to check qualifications before allowing individuals to practise.
�Bathing waters - cleaner beaches and rivers: Parliament revised European legislation dating from 1976 and tightened up water quality standards of beaches, rivers and lakes
�Cleaner air: the European Parliament updated EU legislation to prevent and reduce air pollution. For the first time, MEPs defined maximum concentration levels for small particles or dust (known as PM2.5) which are the most hazardous to human health and can cause cancer and respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. The objective is to reduce concentration of these particles to 20 micrograms per cubic meter, but these indicative levels will be reviewed in 2013, with the possibility of making them obligatory
�EU funding for health research � �6.1 billion over seven years: the EU's overall research programme, adopted by the EP, includes a funding stream for health research projects. �6.1 billion has been set aside for health research between 2007 and 2013.
�Incentives for drug firms to develop child medicine: the European Parliament adopted new rules extending patent protection for pediatric medicines by six months
�Mercury bans: MEPs adopted legislation to reduce the use of mercury, which carries a high risk to human cardiovascular and immune systems and to the development of embryos. From March 2011, the export of mercury from the EU will be prohibited
Besides legislative acts, MEPs also adopted resolutions calling for immediate actions in several health-related fields:
�Fight against smoking � smoke-free workplaces: the European Parliament called on member states to introduce, by the end of 2009, smoking bans in all enclosed workplaces, including catering establishments, public buildings and transport, and also in children's playgrounds
�Step up against cancer: MEPs called for more research into cancer prevention and for nationwide breast screenings every 2 years for women aged 50 to 69
�Combating obesity as early as possible: MEPs called for measures to combat obesity early in life. Their recommendations included clearer food labelling, better food in schools and more school sports, restrictions on advertising unhealthy food, and VAT reductions for fruit & vegetables.
�Organ donation: MEPs proposed a wide range of measures, including a European donor card, to tackle the problem of organ shortage and organ trafficking.
What makes mercury fillings considered safe?
Q. Dentists always say that its safe but why?
But mercury is an insidious poison. It does not show health effects until much later. Was there any long term studies that proved it safe?
What about adults or elderly population? Most of mercuries effects dont show up during childhood.
But mercury is an insidious poison. It does not show health effects until much later. Was there any long term studies that proved it safe?
What about adults or elderly population? Most of mercuries effects dont show up during childhood.
A. Because it is bound so tightly to the rest of the alloy that it is not free or reactive and the amount is small. But the main reason is the long period of use with few ill effects.
There is an industry which makes money by opposing mercury use so you must be careful to whom you listen.
There is an industry which makes money by opposing mercury use so you must be careful to whom you listen.
How do I expose a dentist who has done work that has now caused major health problems yrs later?
Q. Dr. Criag Smith in Atlanta yrs ago gave me a root canal and crown.I now have major infections because the crown was not secure. My problem, I have a whole in my Jaw Bone. I work for myself and cannot afford the sugery. I reached out to him and he was very cold and not helpful. He no longer works at the location were the procedure was done. The dentist office(original location) gave me the vibe that he was ask to leave and they were more than helpful to me finding his new location. I don't want this to happen to another patient.
A. First of all, don't listen to Nebula D and Maire N. One is a money hungry dentist and the other is a disgruntled patient. Here is to Maire N: Those websites have no legal rights and all their evidence are inaccurate and makeup. Stop telling people that dentists are bad just because you had a bad experience. And what the heck is with "remove root canals" --> if you have a common dental knowledge, it means extractions and no tooth. Then you cannot eat! And mercury.. go to MEdline... tons of paper will show you that amalgam is safe (ADA, FDA website.. they are government site at US.. not some UK site)
So here is what you can do. File a complaint to the dental association at the state. And PEER VIEW will help you to get your money back. It's usually free and make you talk to the dentist.
So here is what you can do. File a complaint to the dental association at the state. And PEER VIEW will help you to get your money back. It's usually free and make you talk to the dentist.
I heard that mercury was once used in dental fillings?
Q. Isn't it poisonous? Did it kill people or was it even enough to do harm?
A. it was and still is.
Silver fillings are a composite of silver, copper and zinc dissolved in a mercury "amalgam" That is, silver fillings are a mercury alloy that contains about 50% mercury by mass.
according to the wiki article, which I tend to believe, only 1/3 of all US dentists are mercury free. And the issue of the toxicity of the fillings is certainly a real issue...
read about it here...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_amalgam_controversy
Silver fillings are a composite of silver, copper and zinc dissolved in a mercury "amalgam" That is, silver fillings are a mercury alloy that contains about 50% mercury by mass.
according to the wiki article, which I tend to believe, only 1/3 of all US dentists are mercury free. And the issue of the toxicity of the fillings is certainly a real issue...
read about it here...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_amalgam_controversy
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