San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec




San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

POINTS TO PONDER: 12-8-09

    Change in Life Expectancy in 2020 due to Smoking and Obesity
    Life expectancy gain due to decreased smoking rates: 0.31 years
    Predicted decrease in smoking: 21 percent
    Life expectancy loss due to increased obesity rates: 1.02 years
    Predicted increase in obesity: 45 percent

    Police Department Cuts in San Diego
    Current police budget: $409 million
    Number of lost civilian positions: 81
    Proposed reduction in number of police service officers: 48
    Dollars saved from cut positions: $11.9 million

    Bacteria in Store-Bought Chicken
    Number of people that get salmonella poisoning each year: over 1 million
    Approximate number of deaths each year from salmonella poisoning: 500
    Amount of store-bought chicken carrying potentially harmful pathogens: 33%
    Previous amount of store-bought chicken carrying potentially harmful pathogens: 80%

    -Compiled by Contributor Aileen Pantoja

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    San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913
    POINTS TO PONDER: 12-8-09