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Did You Know... |
Pap smears save lives
90% of women know they should have an annual Pap smear, yet 37% failed to
have one in the previous year. Pap smears detect cervical cancer. If cervical
abnormalities are detected early, they can be treated before they develop into cancer.
Women who have never smoked but are married to
smokers have about 20% higher lung cancer death rates than women married to men who have
never smoked. (source: American Cancer Society)
22 % of physically abused females become
prostitutes, vs. only 3 % of women from nonabusive homes. (source: American Journal of
Public Health)
Dramatic increase in drinking among pregnant women
A study from the CDC in Atlanta, published in the August 1998 issue of the
Journal Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that frequent drinking, defined as having at
least seven drinks a week or five drinks at one time, increased more than 60 % between
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Be Proactive and responsible for your health ! You,
as a woman, are not alone as you may face many difficult health related situations. By
learning more about diseases, treatment, and specially about Prevention,
you will become more confident as you face decisions about your health and well-being.
 Breast
Cancer
Learn how to do breast self-examination
Become familiar with your breasts to detect changes early and increase
your chances of cancer detection and successful treatment.
Infertility
Pregnancy
Internet
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