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It's true: The top killers in Minnesota are largely preventable. About 60 percent of cancer deaths are linked to four risk factors that can be avoided: tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. Prevention Minnesota has charted an ambitious journey for tackling preventable heart disease and cancers. We're doing it by addressing the behaviors that fuel these diseases. At the beginning of 2006 we set four ambitious goals. Each goal aims to dramatically improve the future health of Minnesotans. We'll be working towards these — in concert with many other groups across Minnesota — over the next 10-15 years. Click on each one to learn more.
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Reduce Smoking Rates by 50%
Tobacco use is still the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S. Let's cut Minnesota's smoking rate in half.
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Reduce Exposure to Second Hand Smoke by 90%
There is no safe amount of exposure to secondhand smoke. Period. So we're working to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke in all public places.
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Increase physical activity by 50%
Physical activity helps people live healthier lives. If all Minnesotans were moderately physically active, we could expect 30 percent fewer cases of heart disease. And stroke. And colon cancer. And osteoporosis. And that's just for starters. Let's get moving!
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Increase healthy eating
It's no secret that eating healthy foods in appropriate amounts is a key to good health. Naturally, we have an easier time choosing (and
eating) fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods if they are readily
available and affordable in the places where we spend our time.
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