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THE WOMEN'S HEALTH KIT
By U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Mar 31, 2006, 15:25

THE WOMEN'S HEALTH KIT

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA's Office of Women's Health and the Federal Citizen Information Center have a gift for you — a free kit of 10 health publications. With practical tips on everything from asthma to depression, this kit is filled with helpful information that every woman can use for herself, her family, and friends.

It's a myth that heart disease is only a man's disease. In fact, one out of every three women will die of cardiovascular diseases. Protect yourself by learning what the signs of heart disease are and what heart-healthy steps you can take to lower your risk with the Women's Health Kit. Also included is important information on other health problems that can affect both men and women, including strokes and lung cancer.

Looking for the right vitamins to help supplement your diet? With so many different products available on the shelves of your local supermarket and drugstore, you may feel overwhelmed by all of your options. Use the Women's Health Kit to get the facts on over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements, so you can make an informed decision.

If you're like many women, you not only want to feel good but you also want to look good. And make-up, whether it's your favorite shade of lipstick or tube of mascara, can help you do so. But did you know that almost all cosmetics, particularly those that contain alpha hydroxy acids, can cause skin problems and allergic reactions? Learn more with the Women's Health Kit, which includes tips for using cosmetics safely. There's even timely information on Botox™ and how it works.

Help yourself and those you love stay healthy by sending for your free Women's Health Kit today. There are three easy ways to get your free kit:

 

  • Send your name and address to Women's Health Kit, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
  • Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/n37womenshealthkit.htm to read or print out these and hundreds of other federal publications for free.
  • Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That's 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Women's Health Kit.

Get even more information and take advantage of government services online at www.FirstGov.gov and www.Espanol.gov—your official English and Spanish web portals to the Federal government.

 



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