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Collection:
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Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)
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Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)
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Title:
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Age healthier, breathe easier
Title
Age healthier, breathe easier
Title
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Contributor (Organization):
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United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Contributor_Organiza tion
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Contributor (Organization):
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Aging Initiative (U.S.)
Contributor_Organiza tion
Aging Initiative (U.S.)
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Contributor (Organization):
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National Council on the Aging.
Contributor_Organiza tion
National Council on the Aging.
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Contributor (Organization):
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American Lung Association.
Contributor_Organiza tion
American Lung Association.
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Subject (Genre):
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Posters
Subject_Genre
Posters
Subject (Genre)
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Subject (MeSH Term):
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Lung Diseases, Obstructive prevention & control
Subject_MeSH_Term
Lung Diseases, Obstructive prevention & control
Subject (MeSH Term)
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Subject (MeSH Term):
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Air Pollutants adverse effects
Subject_MeSH_Term
Air Pollutants adverse effects
Subject (MeSH Term)
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Subject (MeSH Term):
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Adult
Subject_MeSH_Term
Adult
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Publication Information:
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[Washington, DC] : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, [19--?]
Publication_Place
[Washington, DC] : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, [19--?]
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Publication Country:
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United States
Publication_Country
United States
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Copyright Statement:
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The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain.
Copyright_Statement
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain.
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Order No.:
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C04075
Order_Number
C04075
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Physical Description:
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1 photomechanical print (poster) : col. ; 51 x 38 cm.
Physical_Description
1 photomechanical print (poster) : col. ; 51 x 38 cm.
Physical Description
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Image Description:
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Subject: Poster shows two couples on the steps by the back door of the house. An African American couple is sitting on the top step, a white man is seated on one of the lower steps, and a white woman is standing, resting her arm on the banister. The text of the poster addresses the issue of chronic respiratory conditions among older people. They include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic cough, and shortness of breath. Suggestions are given for reducing the symptoms and to help them breathe easier. The suggestions include: avoiding tobacco smoke; staying indoors when the air quality index shows poor air quality; reducing mold, dust, and roaches in the home; and checking furnace and heating units every year.
Image_Description
Subject: Poster shows two couples on the steps by the back door of the house. An African American couple is sitting on the top step, a white man is seated on one of the lower steps, and a white woman is standing, resting her arm on the banister. The text of the poster addresses the issue of chronic respiratory conditions among older people. They include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic cough, and shortness of breath. Suggestions are given for reducing the symptoms and to help them breathe easier. The suggestions include: avoiding tobacco smoke; staying indoors when the air quality index shows poor air quality; reducing mold, dust, and roaches in the home; and checking furnace and heating units every year.
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Note (General):
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Picture caption: Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, & asthma are common chronic conditions among older Americans. If you suffer from a chronic cough or shortness of breath, see your doctor. The following simple steps can reduce the frequency of your symptoms and help you breathe easier
Note_General
Picture caption: Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, & asthma are common chronic conditions among older Americans. If you suffer from a chronic cough or shortness of breath, see your doctor. The following simple steps can reduce the frequency of your symptoms and help you breathe easier
Note (General)
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Language:
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eng
Language
eng
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Restrictions on Access:
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HMD provides access to digital images in lieu of originals when electronic copies exist. Access to originals may require advance notice. Please see HMD Reference Librarian for more information.
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HMD provides access to digital images in lieu of originals when electronic copies exist. Access to originals may require advance notice. Please see HMD Reference Librarian for more information.
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Funding Agency:
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Sponsored by the Aging Initiative, NCOA, and the American Lung Association
Funding_Agency
Sponsored by the Aging Initiative, NCOA, and the American Lung Association
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Source of Acquisition:
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Transfer; Cindy Love; 2004;
Source_of_Acquisitio n
Transfer; Cindy Love; 2004;
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URL:
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http://ihm.nlm.nih.…
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Call Number:
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PP05451 map
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PP05451 map
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Record UI:
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101456427
Record_UI
101456427
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