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 A Summary of the new Michigan legislation:Michigan Public Act 493 decreases the availability of mercury-based blood pressure manometers.
Congratulations to 103 Schools for Promoting Healthy Environments
Schools all over Michigan were recognized and applauded for taking significant steps to make their environments healthier at the Eat Healthy + Play Hard = Smart Students Conference on April 23, 2008. The 2008 Award School Recipients were given 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Honorable Mention. To learn more about the program and how your school could be recognized in 2009 visit the website at http://mihealthtools.org/greatschools/
Highlights of the 2007 MiBRFS Trends in Physical Activity This brief summary of key findings from the Michigan Behavorial Risk Factor Survey BRFS provides information on the percent of Michigan residents reporting on obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes and it features the trends in physical activity.
A Guide for Michigan Legislators on Heart Disease & Stroke
This guide, supported by the American Heart Association, offers concise statistical trends on Heart Disease and Stroke in Michigan and an overview of some statewide initiatives to reduce these diseases.
Visit the Michigan Steps Up Website to learn more about this statewide campaign and how you can complete a Personal Health Plan and health risk appraisal to improve your own health.
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