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Perceptions Of The Role Of West Virginia’S Cooperative Extension Service In Tobacco Control Coalitions, Donald Reed, Dana Lester, Kathy Danberry, Peggy Lambert Fink, Sherry Owens

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Despite the fact that the consequences of tobacco use are well identified and known, it remains the single most preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. In West Virginia alone, the adult prevalence of cigarette smoking is 26.8%. This study researches the perceptions of the Cooperative Extension Service’s involvement and role in county-level coalitions that address tobacco use in West Virginia. The research findings provide practical areas to increase the role of the Extension Service in these vital efforts to save lives, reduce economic hardships on families, and reduce the health-care burden on the state government

Tetryl Exposure: Forgotten Hazards Of Antique Munitions, Walla A. Alfaraj, Brian Mcmillan, Alan M. Ducatman, Charles L. Werntz Iii

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Background: Older yet still abundant munitions such as tetryl present easily forgotten health hazards and associated needs for worker protection.

Case presentation: Symptoms and findings from 22 workers who were exposed to tetryl are summarized.

Conclusions: This study highlights the health hazards from exposure to tetryl. Occupational health professionals need to maintain vigilance to protect workers from the risks of handling older munitions.