Health Observances for March, 2005
During National Nutrition Month® and
beyond, be adventurous the next time you make out your shopping list and add a
new food to your list once a week.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
" Preventable, Treatable, Beatable"
The risk for developing colorectal cancer increases with age. Men and women who use tobacco, drink alcohol to excess, are obese or lead sedentary lifestyles are also at higher risk for the disease.
The good news is that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and often curable when detected early. The key is regular colorectal screening.
National Poison Prevention Month
Children Act
Fast, So Do Poisons
It only takes a few moments for a small child to grab and swallow something poisonous. Take these steps to prevent poisoning in your home.
Take the risk test this March.
If
you think you are at risk or have been told you have Pre-Diabetes, there are
still things you can do to prevent diabetes...
