Buckle your seat belt, and use proper sports safety equipment, such as bike helmets. In your home, install and maintain smoke detectors. If you own a gun, always store it unloaded and lock it up. Be sexually wise. Take steps to avoid getting HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Studies show that personal lifestyle choices do make a difference.
In recent years, some of these areas have improved, but not much has significantly changed. For information on programs to improve your lifestyle habits, members may contact Group Health's Resource line. Copyright 2000 - 2001 Group Health Cooperative.