My Health
You can improve your health and lead a longer healthier life by taking these steps:
- Get regular medical care to help you stay healthy.
- Be Tobacco-Free quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.
- Keep your heart healthy; keep blood pressure, cholesterol and weight at healthy levels to prevent heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
- Know your HIV status. Get tested for HIV and avoid risky behaviors.
- Get help for depression. Depression can be treated, talk to your doctor.
- Live free of dependence on alcohol and drugs. Get help to stop alcohol and drug abuse, recovery is possible.
- Go for preventive health screenings to prevent cancer.
- Get the immunizations you need.
- Make your home safe and healthy. Have a home that is free from violence and free of environmental hazards.
- Have a healthy baby. Planning pregnancy helps ensure a healthy mother and a healthy baby.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
