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“Cha-may weeya Siletz Communi Health Medicine Talk Tribal Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) by Danelle Zosel-Sanderson Tobacco Prevention and Education Coordinator We are very pleased with the response we received from youth for the Tribal YRBS. Siletz tribal youth in the 11 - county service area returned 76 surveys. I would like to thank each and every one of you who chose to participate in the Tribal YRBS. The youth were asked to answer a 133-question survey that we modeled after the 1999 Oregon Youth Risk Behavior Survey that is given in a school setting. The survey assessed bicycle and car safety, drug (ATOD) usage and knowledge, nutrition, exercise, and cultural questions. I would like to thank the area offices; Cathy Rasmussen, RN, community health director; and Miranda Williams, Lesia Warner, and Rose Kunkel, community health advocates. Your support and help was and is very much appreciated. Thank you. Stop Smoking Smoking Cessation classes now are available at the Siletz Community Health Clinic. For information, please contact either Danelle Zosel-Sanderson or Kathryn Dick. Why Keeping Kids Tobacco-Free Is Important Tobacco is related to many deaths and illnesses. Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death and disease in Oregon and the U.S. Researchers have identified more than 4,000 chemical compounds in tobacco smoke, at least 43 of which cause cancer in humans and animals. A 1998 study found that 40 percent to 60 percent of all early childhood cases of asthma, bronchitis, and wheezing are attributable to exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco use by youth is related to many other problems. Nicotine is generally the first drug used by young people who use alcohol, marijuana, and harder drugs. Youth who use tobacco are significantly more likely to use other drugs. Adolescent tobacco use is also associated with fighting, carrying weapons, and engaging in higher-risk sexual behavior. Tobacco use usually begins in early adolescence, typically by age 16. Almost all first use occurs before young people graduate from high school. If adoj^scents can be kept tobacco-free, most will remain tobacco-free for the rest of their lives. Tooth Talk by Linda Kreutzer, RDH The World’s Five Biggest Dental Myths 1. 2. Myth: The harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth. Fact: It’s important to use a very light touch when you brush. Pushing your — toothbrush against your teeth and gums does not increase cleaning effectiveness. Myth: The stiffer your brush, the better. Fact: Studies show that soft bristles are the most effective. Always buy soft bristles and replace your toothbrush every few 3. 4. months. One way to keep soft bristles soft is to run hot water over them before you brush. Myth: You should keep your toothbrush away from your gums. Fact: If you use a gentle touch and a soft-bristled brush, it’s actually good to massage your gums as you brush. Myth: It’s normal for gums to bleed a little when you brush or floss. Fact: Bleeding gums are not Barbara Danna Welcome, Barbara! Barbara Danna has worked at the Siletz Clinic for the past two years. While a single mother, Barbara put herself through school and earned her Bachelor of Science and Nursing degree from OHSU. Barbara has lived in the Siletz area with her six children for the past 10 years. She did her perceptorship at our Siletz Clinic with Sandra Hahn, who at that time was a clinic nurse. After the completion of her perceptorship two years ago, Barbara worked as an on-call nurse. Last May, she was hired as one of the clinic’s full-time nurses. Last summer, Barbara married Billy, who is a fisherman. When she’s not working, Barbara likes to spend time with her family. They enjoy water skiing and snow skiing. She enjoys gardening and recently has been learning to do beadwork. 5. normal. Bleeding gums are a sign of periodontal disease. See your dentist. Myth: Dental X-rays are risky. Fact: The typical set of dental X-rays gives you about the same amount of radiation as a single airplane flight. And this is without the lead apron. -21 -
