The Real Network Health Hour

Health Hour 03.12.14

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Dr Jonathan Witt talks to Beverley Ownhouse about her involvement with a non-profit organisation promoting awareness and providing support to families affected by congenital heart defects. CHD is the number one birth defect in the world and kills more children worldwide than all cancers combined. Then he has a chat with Ivo Vegter and Nechama Brodie on the line about the pros and cons of e-cig regulation.
3 Dec 2014 6AM English South Africa Health & Fitness

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