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See p. 16 for one story of hope
and recovery.
First, the bad news…
Stroke is a leading cause of death for
Americans. However,
of strokes
are preventable.
80%
Source: CDC.gov
See p. 10 to learn how to reduce the risk of a stroke.
Life after an OD isn’t guaranteed
About 1 in 20 patients treated for a nonfatal opioid
overdose in an emergency department died within
one year of their visit, many within two days.
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
See pp. 19 and 30–31 for local resources
for dealing with addiction.
30 seconds to
SERENITY
You can lower your blood pressure
and stress levels by taking six deep
breaths in a span of 30 seconds.
Source: National Library of Medicine
See p. 4 for more tips on keeping your stress
in check.
That’s a lot of
“bless you‘s”
Over 24 million Americans suffer
from seasonal allergies.
Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
See p. 14 to learn about how to cope.
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