Cardiovascular disease is now the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Globally, 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, 30% of all deaths. 7.6 million were due to coronary heart disease and 5.7 million due to stroke.
Judith Tapper, of the HPAâs Food, Water and Environmental laboratory in Leeds, said: âThe main way to ensure that ice is fit to use in food and drink is to ensure that it comes from a safe drinking water source and that all machines and utensils or scoops are cleaned thoroughly and regularly.
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour vodka in glass (I like Skyy or Grey Goose). Top with tonic water (I use diet tonic water at home). Squeeze lime wedge(s) over the drink, drop wedge(s) into drink, and lightly stir. Enjoy! Submit a Correction.