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Advocate 4 Health - Drinking

ALCOHOL is bad for you if you drink too much. Binge drinking is very bad for you.
This means drinking a lot in one go.
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Advocate 4 Health - Don't Smoke

SMOKING causes heart and lung disease.
It will harm your body.
If you smoke you should ask for help to stop 
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You should check your body often.
If you need advice you can ask your GP

Men should check their testicles for lumps.
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Women should check their breasts for lumps.
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Women should have cervical tests after the
age of 25. Click here for more information...


Many people enjoy having sex but you have to know the risks. Having sex can make you pregnant and you can get sexually transmitted diseases. Click here for more info...

 

You should understand contraception.
Things like condoms and the birth control pill.
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If you have sex you can ask for a sexual health screening to make sure you and your partner are healthy. Click here for more information...


Health Action Plans are to help people with learning disabilities.

Ask your doctor if they offer the service.

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There is a good video all about Health Action Plans. Click on www.myhealthdvd.org.uk

 

Asking for help and advice

For any worries or information about your body you can go to your GP.

You can also find other people to talk to on our helpful people page.

 


 

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