Prevention could save 100,000 lives a year
The Partnership for Prevention recently released findings that outlined five preventative health services and actions that could save over 100,000 lives a year, a study that was partially funded by the CDC. The services include:
You don't have to wait for program to develop to take action. Take the list with you the next time you visit your doctor and make sure you're protecting your health to the fullest!
- taking one low-dose aspirin every day,: 45,000 lives per year
- advising smokers to quit, and offering treatment options to do so: 42,000 lives per year
- regular screening for colorectal cancer for those 50 and over: 14,000 lives per year
- getting a regular flu shot: 12,000 per year
- regular breast cancer screenings for women over 40: 4,000 lives per year
You don't have to wait for program to develop to take action. Take the list with you the next time you visit your doctor and make sure you're protecting your health to the fullest!
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8-09-2007 @ 11:51AM
Chris A said...
Hmmm..... when I think of prevention saving lives, the first thing that comes to my mind is OBESITY. Why is everyone so quick to talk about smoking, etc., when obesity is related to more health problems?
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8-09-2007 @ 11:52AM
Chris A said...
Hmmm..... when I think of prevention saving lives, the first thing that comes to my mind is OBESITY. Why is everyone so quick to talk about smoking, etc., when obesity is related to more health problems?
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