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Prevention could include:
The best prevention involves controlling diseases that increase the risk of a cataract, and avoiding exposure to factors known to promote cataract formation. Wearing sunglasses when you are outside during the day can reduce the amount of UV light ...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006
Preventive measures emphasize protecting the eyes from UV radiation by wearing glasses with a special coating to protect against UV rays. Dark lenses alone are not sufficient. The lenses must protect against UV light (specifically, UV-A and UV-B)....
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Make a plan about what you will do instead of smoking at those times that you are most likely to smoke...Remove ashtrays and cigarettes from the car...Just being aware that they know can be a helpful reminder and motivator...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 31, 2007
Smoking prevalence has been declining in countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but these declines are matched by increasing rates in most other countries. The Healthy People 2010 goal in the United States is to decrease prevalence from 24 percent to 12 percent by the year 2010.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Smoking cessation is the medical term for quitting smoking. It is a vital part of cancer prevention because smoking is the single most preventable cause of death from cancer.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Smoking cessation means " to quit smoking, " or " withdrawal from nicotine. " Because smoking is highly addictive, quitting the habit often involves irritability, headache, mood swings, and cravings associated with the sudden cessation or reduction of tobacco use by a nicotine-dependent individual.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Every cigarette you don’t smoke is a benefit to you and your baby. Deciding not to smoke can be a tough choice, but you can change. Even if you’ve tried before, don’t give up.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Beating WithdrawalThe first day after you quit smoking, as the nicotine leaves your body, you’re likely to notice symptoms ofwithdrawal.These are signs of your body recovering form smoking. For some people, withd...
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Let Go of Stress Without SmokingStress is a common way to react to life events. Your body may become tense, your mood may shift, or you may feel worried.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
Decide what actions will help you quit. Think about the triggers around you. Then create a plan that works for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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