Pollution Wrecks Your Appendix

Hey Silverhorner's How's it going tonight! Welcome up to majestic Silverhorn Lodge. We're glad you dropped by.

Tonight is a medical post, something I came across that I thought you might be interested in knowing, especially if you still have your appendix...yup...this is all about appendicks...um...appendicies...ahh....well...you know what I mean.

According to a report released by the University of Calgary, researchers have discovered a link between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush.....no wait, sorry, that's not it...oh yes, the University researchers have discovered a link between pollution and appendicitis. The scientists studied 5000 people comparign them with Environment Canada data that showed hourly levels of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfer dioxide and carbon monoxide.

These astute studiers of stuff found that in the summer there was a small but increased risk of ending up in the emergency room and being hospitalized for appendicitis. The conclusion they arrived at was this was because in the summer, more people are outside leading to a suspicion that appendix troubles exist mostly in industrialized countries, where pollution is higher. It's summer, you're outside more, smelling the pollution....

So...what can we learn from this piece of juicy information, especially if you live in an industrialized country. Well, I am no doctor, but my thoughts are if you live in an industrial area and still have your appendix, don't go too far from a hospital.

There ya go, I have completely outdone myself when it comes to writing completely useless blog posts....perhaps it has something to do with the pollution from the pulp mill down the mountain from the lodge. On a clear day you can almost see the lake....