What are you supposed to do with all the information about
disease prevention and health promotion constantly bombarding you from
television, radio, magazines, newspapers, Internet and sensationalist tabloids?
How can you tell which preventive measures apply to you at your age, with
your lifestyle, with chronic diseases you may (or may not) have? How can
you judge whether exercise, moderate daily alcohol intake, or cholesterol
reduction is good for you? The answer: it may not be easy. This article
will attempt to help you evaluate which preventive measures and health
promotion activities are applicable to you.
First,
Talk To Your Doctor
Believe it or not, even though doctors are often accused
of not paying enough attention to disease prevention and health promotion,
they remain your best source for accurate data and opinions. However, if
your physician rarely discusses prevention with you, it is important that
you make it a point to bring up the subject and ask questions, either when
you are in her/his office or on the telephone. Disease prevention and health
promotion are just as important in the senior population as in younger
age groups.
The
Two Categories Of Prevention
