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 1. NOT SMOKING help with giving up is available from your doctor or
     nurse.

 2. EATING HEALTHILY a high-fibre, low fat diet is best.

 3. REGULAR EXERCISE the equivalent of 30 minutes brisk walk daily
     reduces blood
     pressure, cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.

 4. TAKING ALCOHOL IN MODERATION a maximum of 21 units per week
     for men and 14 units per week for women.

 5. NOT USING ILLICIT SUBSTANCES

 6. HAVING REGULAR CERVICAL SMEARS (ladies only!). All the evidence
     suggests that it is women who never have smears who have the
     highest risk of death from cervical cancer.

 7. ATTENDING FOR ROUTINE BREAST SCREENING (ladies over 50 years
     old when  invited). This may help detect breast cancer earlier when
     it is more easily cured.

 8. ENSURING YOUR CHILD HAS ALL THE RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS
     WHEN DUE All are safe but if you have any concerns please discuss
     them with our doctor, nurse or Health Visitor.

 9. KEEPING YOUR OWN ADULT VACCINATIONS UPTO DATE This is
     especially true for foreign travel when upto 8 weeks notification may
     be needed in order to ensure maximum protection for travellers.

 10. FOLLOWING ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY A DOCTOR OR NURSE
     CAREFULLY AND TAKING YOUR  MEDICATION AS ADVISED If you
     forget anything or do not understand what you  have been told or if
     you feel your medication does not suit you, please discuss things
     with us.

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