During the month of March, the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on cancer prevention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 29,000 new cancer cases were reported in Kentucky in 2021. Of those, 52% were in men while 48% affected women. By incorporating modest lifestyle changes into your daily routine, you can reduce your risk of developing cancer and add healthy years to your life.We encourage you to use the resources below to personalize the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances.
Cancer Prevention Resources
American Cancer Society
Centers for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health
Kentucky Specific Resources
Shareable Resources
Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help lower your risk of cancer. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
Staying at a healthy weight and following a healthy eating pattern are two ways you can significantly reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Choosing foods like whole grains, such as brown rice or whole wheat bread, or fresh fruits and vegtables that are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber can help you achieve or maintain a healthy body weight.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting cancer. Getting regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk for several types of cancer. Physical activity can help regulate hormones that contribute to the development of cancer and help keep the immune system healthy.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
Engaging with others can reduce cancer risks by fostering a supportive network that encourages healthy behaviors, promotes open communication about health concerns, provides motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle choices, and can facilitate early detection through sharing information about cancer screenings and family history.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
Try a wide variety of delicious, healthy recipes from the American Cancer Society, created with cancer prevention in mind.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. For helpful tips on how to overcome obstacles when getting started with physical activity please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/physical-activity/getting-started.html. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
If you have a family history of certain cancers, you may have a higher risk for developing these cancers. Learn ways you can talk about cancer risk with your family by visiting: www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more.
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Cancer screenings are important for early detection and prevention. Getting regular screenings can find certain types of cancers early, before symptoms develop and when treatment is likely to work best.For more information on cancer screening programs in Kentucky please visit:
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/Pages/default.aspx.
Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.