Good health is relevant to and determined by: Biology – the genetic make-up (genes inherited from mother and father). Lifestyle habits – such as a nutritious low-fat diet; enough exercise; sufficient, sound sleep; avoiding misuse of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs; motor-vehicle and traffic safety; healthy (safer) sexual practices; and stress-reduction. Emotional balance – good self-esteem, feeling "in control" and able to forge intimate relationships. Economic and social well being – sufficient income for food and shelter; supportive networks (family, friends, colleagues). A health-promoting environment – e.g., not excessively polluted, clean air and water, adequate sewage disposal. Access to adequate medical care when needed.
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If you or someone you know is trying to stop smoking:
For additional information about tobacco cessation, please go to http://smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
For more information about tobacco, please go to the National Cancer Institute’s “Tobacco and Cancer” home page at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) home page at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/.
For information about cancer, please visit the National Cancer Institute Web site at http://www.cancer.gov, or call NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER
(1-800-422-6237).
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