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Helping yourself to good health. (Disease prevention).(health)(Brief Article)
Right now, your parent or guardian probably takes responsibility for most or all of your health-care needs. Most parents take their kids to the doctor for checkups, provide food and shelter, and make sure the kids get enough exercise and sleep.
Eventually, you'll take complete care of yourself. Taking responsibility for your own health is part of growing up. Here's how you can help take care of your own health.
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