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Asthma

Anticipate troubled breathing

Lots of things can trigger allergy and asthma attacks. Be aware of your triggers and how to reduce your exposure to them to prevent episodes.

Keep your medication always available and follow the instructions.

Always be prepared for an asthma attack and know what to do when it happens. Keep medicine on hand; be ready to contact your doctor or other emergency providers.

Smoking and Cancer

Know the statistics before you smoke

Smoking is directly responsible for a third of all cancer related deaths.

People face more than just lung cancer when they smoke. Related cancers include mouth (teeth, gums, and throat), pancreas, kidneys, and more, as well as heart disease.

Secondhand smoke is also a big concern. It causes cancer and thousands of deaths of non-smokers every year.

Alcohol Prevention

Alcohol is dangerous. It causes more deaths than any other drug because people often underestimate the short-term and long-term effects it can have on your body.

Short-term immediate effects (being under the influence) are likely to cause bad decisions that can result in hurt feelings, arguments and injuries, to name a few.

Long-term effects include physical and mental health problems. Childhood and adolescent development can be greatly affected, chronic disease develops, and altered thought patterns can form.