PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, May 27, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, May 27, 2005

International Survey Shows People With Depression Unaware of Painful Physical Symptoms of Depression, Delaying Treatment and Compromising Recovery

An international survey shows that people with major depressive disorder, on average, waited more than eleven months to see a doctor and were only diagnosed with depression after five visits to the doctor, further delaying treatment. The survey also revealed that nearly 72 percent of people with major depression did not believe, prior to their diagnosis, that painful physical symptoms such as unexplained headache, backache, gastrointestinal disturbance and vague aches and pains, were common symptoms of depression. However, 79 percent acknowledged these symptoms to be bothersome or very bothersome, prompting them to see a doctor. The World Federation of Mental Health, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company and Boehringer Ingelheim, commissioned the study.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2954512

Do Americans Actually Believe Life Exists in a Galaxy Far, Far Away?

Following the record-breaking opening of the final Star Wars film, what do Americans really believe about life in galaxies far, far away? Does intelligent life exist anywhere besides Earth? Are regular churchgoers less likely to believe life has evolved on other planets? Do more Democrats or Republicans believe in extraterrestrials? And if alien life makes contact, what should we do?

The survey, conducted for the National Geographic Channel, found that almost two-thirds of Americans do believe that life exists on other planets, and of that group, 90 percent say if we receive a message from another planet we should reply.

The survey was released in advance of the world premiere special "Extraterrestrial," airing tonight. During the show, viewers will also be able to text message their opinions about life on other planets. Results of the nationwide mobile poll will be revealed live on air at the end of "Extraterrestrial."

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957902

New Survey Finds Iranians Support Their Country's Nuclear Program

A majority of Iranians support their country's quest for nuclear weapons technology. That's according to the results of a random telephone survey released by InterMedia, the Washington, D.C.-based media and public attitudes research institute. Fifty-five percent of Iranians questioned support the country's development of nuclear weapons technology, according to InterMedia, which commissioned the survey, with 46 percent of the respondents strongly supporting the nuclear program.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957899

Climate Change Could Increase the Number of Hungry People; Severest Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa - FAO Report

A report says climate change threatens to increase the number of the world's hungry by reducing the area of land available for farming in developing countries. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations presented the report to the Committee on World Food Security.

The severest impact is likely to be in sub-Saharan African countries, which are the least able to adapt to climate change or to compensate for it through increased food imports. In contrast, on average industrialized countries stand to make gains in production potential as a result of climate change.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957819

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PRNewswire -- May 27

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