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Preventive Care - Obstetrician-Gynecologist’s Role in Screening

Because screening is not available for all conditions, risks for some conditions can be decreased through lifestyle changes.

PREVENTIVE CARE

 

Because screening is not available for all conditions, risks for some conditions can be decreased through lifestyle changes. Examplesinclude smoking cessation to decrease the risk of lung can-cer; exercise and dietary changes to decrease cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis; avoid-ance of risk factors for STDs; and moderation of alcohol intake to reduce certain cancer risks.


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