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Managing Your Health
The 20743 zip code leads Prince Georges County in the number of diagnoses of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and low birth weight. But there's good news, this is changing now! Below are some of the resources available to improve your health and the health of your family.
A Healthy Pregnancy
Quick Tips
- Avoid Alcohol
- Do Not Smoke or Use Drugs
- Get Pre-Natal Care
More Information:
- Steps to a Healthier Me and Baby-to-Be
- Or visit: www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/Health/Services/HealthServices/ChildrenWomen/Pages/
Keep Your Heart Disease in Check
Quick Tips
- Do Not Smoke or Use Tobacco
- Get out and walk 3-4 times a week
- Eat a Heart Healthy Diet
More Information
- Heart Disease Factsheet
- Or visit: www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/
Control Asthma
Quick Tips
- Check Your House for Mold
- Learn How to Use an Inhaler
- Do Not Smoke Around Individuals with Asthma
More Information
- Asthma Brochure
- Or visit: www.cdc.gov/asthma/
Managing Diabetes
Quick Tips
- Replace One Snack Per Day with a Piece of Fruit
- Get Regular Exercise, Walk a Flight of Stairs at Lunch
- Eat 3 to 5 Servings of Whole Grains Daily
More Information
- Take Charge of Your Diabetes Booklet
- Or visit: www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
Lower Your Blood Pressure
Quick Tips
- Reduce Your Salt Intake
- Do an Aerobic Exercise You Enjoy, like Bicycling, Swimming, or Dancing
- Reduce Stress, Try Breathing Exercises, Yoga, Journaling, or Meditation
More Information
- High Blood Pressure Factsheet
- Or visit: http://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/
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