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Fixin' Healthcare

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Some Things Count More Than Others

A US Government survey reported that 22.3% of high school students and 8.1% of middle school students said they smoked cigarettes in 2004. Research from Dartmouth Medical School reported that 40% of US adolescents who gave smoking a try did so because they saw it in a movie. Health News Article Reuters.com

Optimum health is never just one thing. Each thing counts and some count more than others. Among the unhealthy habits smoking ranks at the top for harm to health status. To cease smoking and start daily physical activity rank at the top of things to improve health. These are things that require attention early in life. Do your part with the children close to you.