But now unemployment is such a serious problem that attitudes are starting to change.

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Ms Keates said even though this was such a serious problem, "there are no adequate procedures in place locally or nationally to protect teachers".

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The doctors at Henry Ford found no evidence of such a problem or any other serious medical malady.

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And those with ED were 1.6 times more likely to suffer from a serious cardiovascular problem such as a heart attack or stroke.

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They might also suggest that they confide in a trusted adult, such as their parents or a teacher, if the problem is very serious.

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He also said there was a serious problem in recruiting teachers in key subjects such as maths and physics.

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The fear is that any such move could end up being a lengthy one, depending on how serious the problem is, and may also require the 787 to go through a fresh airworthiness certification process.

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Other diseases, such as serious depression, are also likely to increase substantially, creating a major public health problem.

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Community-acquired antibiotic resistance becomes a problem when patients who use antibiotics frequently for mild illnesses require therapy for more serious conditions, such as infections that develop as a result of surgery or cancer-related complications.

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