Prevention – Page 21 – AZ Dept. of Health Services News

Topics here will include issues that fall into the Prevention Division of the agency, which include – as the name implies – programs that help prevent disease in our state. You will find information about chronic diseases (cancer, heart health, breathing disorders) as well as tobacco use prevention. This area also includes education about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Women, Infant and Children programs; both USDA programs that help provide nutrition to lower income residents.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Our Kids
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Our Kids

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Our Kids

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:29-07:00February 6th, 2017|Prevention|

For years, it has been recommended that everyone consume less sugar. New information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives a clear picture of just how much sugar our kids are getting from sugar-sweetened beverages. Almost two-thirds of the young ones and teens (ages 2 through 19 years) are drinking at least one [...]

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Take Steps to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease
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Take Steps to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

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Take Steps to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:29-07:00February 3rd, 2017|Prevention|

A top priority for our department is to develop prevention programs, services and public education campaigns that help Arizona families make choices that will improve their health and wellness. A major focus of many of our initiatives is preventing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in [...]

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Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer is Critical to Helping Women Beat the Diseases
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Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer is Critical to Helping Women Beat the Diseases

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Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer is Critical to Helping Women Beat the Diseases

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:30-07:00January 30th, 2017|Prevention|

Cancer is the leading cause of death in our state. According to the most recent data from the Arizona Cancer Registry, 11,642 Arizonans lost their lives to cancer in 2015. We offer several programs and public education campaigns to help raise awareness about cancer prevention, and to help people get screening and treatment for certain [...]

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FDA Issues New Guideline for Eating Fish While Pregnant
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FDA Issues New Guideline for Eating Fish While Pregnant

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FDA Issues New Guideline for Eating Fish While Pregnant

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:31-07:00January 23rd, 2017|Prevention|

Many women have questions about what is safe and healthy to eat when they’re pregnant. The information about eating fish can be confusing. The good news is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued new advice regarding fish consumption. The information is meant for women who [...]

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Infant at Work Program Expansion
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Infant at Work Program Expansion

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Infant at Work Program Expansion

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 12th, 2017|Prevention|

The infants who come to work with their mothers and fathers as part of the Infants at Work program had a special visitor this week when Governor Doug Ducey met with participating parents and their babies. Governor Ducey announced in his State of the State address Monday that the Infant at Work program will be [...]

Stay Active for a Healthier New Year
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Stay Active for a Healthier New Year

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Stay Active for a Healthier New Year

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 4th, 2017|Prevention|

Many of you may be thinking about making your health a priority in the New Year. Did you know that being physically active can help you increase your chances of living longer, feel better about yourself, decrease your chances of becoming depressed, sleep well at night, and stay at or get to a healthy [...]

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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys
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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys

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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 3rd, 2017|Prevention|

As parents we need to be vigilant to keep our kids safe with their new holiday toys. Always double check to make sure toys are age appropriate. Many toys have small, moving parts that can become a danger. Sometimes it’s not the toy itself but something hidden, like a battery, that can be a choking hazard. If [...]

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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution
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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution

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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 30th, 2016|Prevention|

With the New Year just days away you might be like me, considering what you will resolve to do in 2017. Many times we set out to eat better and be more active but sometimes lose steam throughout the year. To be successful, divide big and vague goals like, “I will eat better” [...]

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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year
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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year

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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 29th, 2016|Prevention|

The holidays bring family, friends and good times. It also brings a multitude of treats and sweets that are hard to refuse. With all that’s going on during this time of year, it’s easy to let things slide. Your oral health shouldn’t be one of them! Keeping your daily hygiene routine is important to your [...]

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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s
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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s

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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 28th, 2016|Prevention|

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest addictions to break, but it’s not impossible . A new year brings a sense of renewal and that’s why so many smokers make the resolution to quit. For some it’s a second, third or even tenth chance at kicking the habit. That sense of failure, or [...]

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