Attachment 19—Example Health Messages
Eat More Fruits & Veggies
CDC: Enjoy summer veggies & farmers' markets. Diets high in fruits & veggies reduce risk for chronic diseases, cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes. CDC 800-232-4636
Healthy Restaurant Eating
CDC: Eating out? Try veggie stir fry or wrap at a restaurant. Ask for extra veggies on your sandwich, lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, cucumbers. CDC 800-232-4636
High Blood Pressure
Almost 75M Americans have High Blood Pressure (HBP) & greater risk of heart disease or stroke. Avoid HBP: Get checked & be heart-healthy! http://m.cdc.gov/hbp
Quit Smoking
CDC: Do you smoke? Smoking causes about 1 out of every 5 deaths each year in the U.S. That's about 443,000 people. For help, call 800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Heads up! 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries each yr! Be safe: Install guard rails 4 seniors, safety gates 4 kids, wear helmets 4 sports. CDC 800-232-4636
Prostate Cancer Screening
CDC: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Ask your doctor if prostate cancer screening is right for you. http://m.cdc.gov/prostate
Five Minutes to Better Health
Do U have 5 min? Quick ways 2 better UR health: Wash hands (20 sec), Buckle up (4 sec), Test smoke alarm (10 sec), Take stairs (2 min). CDC 800-232-4636
Sports Safety
Play like an Olympian! Wear protective gear, helmet, wrist guards, knee/elbow pads when playing sports--4 signs of concussion visit http://m.cdc.gov/gear
Limit Salt Intake
Most adults consume 2x more salt than is healthy. Improve UR health-choose foods low in salt & limit to 1500 mg/day. http://m.cdc.gov/salt
High Blood Pressure
Too much salt can increase blood pressure & risk of heart attack, stroke. Have high blood pressure? Text “HIGH” CDC at 800-232-4636 to get recommendations for you.
Be Active!
Be active! Get 2.5 hrs of moderate activity each week: walk fast, ride a bike, dance, play tennis. Break a sweat! CDC 800-232-4636.
New Year's Resolutions
Resolve to be healthy in 2010! Reply NEWYEAR to get weekly tips on weight loss, fitness & nutrition. CDC 800-232-4636.
Holiday Stress
Manage holiday stress. Don't over commit or over spend. Take breaks, stay in touch with friends/family, go for a walk. CDC 800-232-4636.
Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Avoid 2nd-hand smoke. Nonsmoking adults who R exposed 2 secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease by 25-30%. CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov
Healthy Thanksgiving
Plan now to have a healthy Thanksgiving. Change traditional favorites to reduce calories, eat healthy snacks, & plan ways to be active. Call CDC 800-232-4636
Cover Coughs & Sneezes
Cover cough & sneezes to protect others. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info.
Clean-up
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill you. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov
Carbon Monoxide Warning
URGENT safety alert from US Gov: Don't use generators/grills inside home, garage, carport. Carbon monoxide gas can kill! Call CDC 800-232-4636 for health info
Swim Safely
CDC: Swim safely when at the beach or pool! Avoid alcohol while swimming / boating, wear life jackets, learn CPR, & make sure pools are fenced off. CDC 800-232-4636
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