Published: August 05, 2010

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 6

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6: NATIONAL FRESH BREATH DAY

Profile America -- Friday, August 6th. A group of dentists in New York, tiptoeing into a sensitive area, have proclaimed today as National Fresh Breath Day. The idea is to make people aware that having fresh breath is part of overall health and wellness, and that the solution to bad breath -- technically known as halitosis -- can be relatively simple. Sometimes, chronic bad breath can be a symptom of a serious illness. Mostly, it's one of life's most personal problems and has an impact on social and workplace relationships. The problem is stressed in advertising for a variety of products, and Americans spend a lot of money to achieve fresh breath. Mouthwashes, for example, are part of the more than $33 billion a year industry making various toiletries. Profile America is in its 14th year as a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009

2002 Economic Census, NAICS 325620

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).

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