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The document provides information on steps individuals can take to improve their health and prevent costly illnesses. It discusses getting recommended immunizations and vaccines, avoiding tobacco use which increases health risks, getting regular low-cost health screenings through the county health department for issues like cancer and diabetes, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, and following general safety guidelines. The overall message is that small changes can significantly improve health and prevent diseases.
The document provides information on steps individuals can take to improve their health and prevent costly illnesses. It discusses getting recommended immunizations and vaccines, avoiding tobacco use which increases health risks, getting regular low-cost health screenings through the county health department for issues like cancer and diabetes, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, and following general safety guidelines. The overall message is that small changes can significantly improve health and prevent diseases.
The document provides information on steps individuals can take to improve their health and prevent costly illnesses. It discusses getting recommended immunizations and vaccines, avoiding tobacco use which increases health risks, getting regular low-cost health screenings through the county health department for issues like cancer and diabetes, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, and following general safety guidelines. The overall message is that small changes can significantly improve health and prevent diseases.
Control has named the five leading causes of death to be: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. The CDC continues to state up to 40% of annual deaths are preventable. Your health is important! The following information can help you prevent costly, burdensome, and even lifethreatening illnesses.
Immunizations have prevented more than a billion deaths and countless illnesses in the U.S. in the past 50 years. Fortunately, for those who have Medicaid, the Utah County Health Department administers vaccines at a low-cost for children.
Tobacco strongly affects
several leading causes of death. Smoking increases stress on your heart, raises blood pressure and cholesterol, paralyzes the part of the lung that cleans mucous and dirt from your airway, increases the susceptibility of cancer, weakens your immune system, and increases anxiety. Quitting smoking will ease the financial stress of this addiction and improve your overall wellbeing. For help including one-on-one counseling, classes, and nicotine patches please visit http://www.health.utah.gov/tobacco/ut_tob_res_di r-county.html, http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_ smoking/index.htm, or www.smokefree.gov.
The Utah County Health Department also
provides low-cost health screening for those who qualify. These services include: womens and childrens exams, family planning, STI testing and education, low cost laboratory tests, and supplemental fluoride for children. Completing annual health exams allows providers to screen for preventable diseases including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, and more. Dental exams provide education for individuals to create positive and healthy habits to take the necessary steps to prevent tooth decay and dental diseases. Brushing alone only cleans 60%. Flossing is necessary for appropriate oral hygiene. Eye exams help with early detection of vision changes. Approximately 14 million Americans aged 12 and older selfreport vision changes. Of those, 11 million report better visual acuity with optical correction (i.e. glasses/contacts). Dont delay annual exams and make an appointment today!
A well-balanced diet is important to maintaining
health. The food we eat fuels our bodies. The United States Department of Agriculture created a tool to guide healthier food choices called My Plate. Eating a proper diet combined with physical activity can help prevent obesity. It is recommended to participate in at least 20-30 minutes (one hour is optimal) of moderate intensity activities. Studies show cardiac risks decrease 30-50% with adequate exercise.
General safety guidelines: Wear a seatbelt
when in a car, wear a helmet when on a skateboard, bicycle, motorcycle, etc, consume alcoholic beverages sensibly, refrain from recreational drugs, take appropriate measures to prevent sexuallytransmitted diseases, and exercise caution when using firearms.
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