Interestingly, there were no significant differences between the cases (mean 1.2, SD 2.8) and the controls (mean 0.7, SD 1.8) p=0.515 regarding callers' requests for service, for example, referral to a doctor.
"When the show first began, we told government officials that it's better they respond to caller requests and go on the record," said Mr. Badri, who hosted the show for nearly a year.
For example, she said, a caller seeking restaurants in a particular neighborhood would generally be given the names of NYC & Company members first, though information would be given about a nonmember if the caller requested it by name.
Her cellphone rang repeatedly as the games got under way, each caller requesting that something be done right away, please.
The trademark of the Jamaican lottery phone scam is the caller's request for upfront fees to claim your prize.
Last year, more than 300,000 callers requested a table.
Callers requesting more information are asked to verify they are 21, and people who hesitate are cut off, Mr. Smith said.
From 1 June 1998 through 30 June 2001, the six state health agencies participating in the PEAS surveillance system received 3,859 calls: 3,768 callers requested information and 91 callers reported symptoms.
An operator will log in callers' names, addresses and complaints or requests for information.
Phony callers will follow up with additional requests for money transfers.
