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Smoking cessation, also known as quitting smoking, is the process of stopping smoking and the use of tobacco products. Around 6 million deaths worldwide, per year, can be attributed to tobacco use. Of that amount, about 443,000 Americans die each year due to smoking and secondhand smoke related illnesses. Smoking cigarettes is responsible for more American deaths than car accidents, alcohol, and other causes of death combined. Smoking related illnesses account for 20 percent of all deaths in the United States.

A routine physical exam is recommended at least once each year for patients of all ages. This complete medical examination allows the doctor to evaluate the patient's overall health and detect any illnesses or medical conditions in the early stages. Early detection of a disease may result in more effective treatment. An annual physical examination helps individuals to address any health issues and allows the doctor to give recommendations for healthy living and preventative care.

Anxiety is part of the human “fight or flight” response that ensures our survival, but chronic anxiety can interfere with one’s ability to live a productive and happy life. Many people who live with chronic anxiety turn to drugs and alcohol to feel more at ease with what life brings their way. Once a person with anxiety experiences a new level of calm and focus, drugs and alcohol become a tool, and addiction soon follows.

Every student should have an annual physical examination before going back to school to begin the new term. In many states, this medical examination is mandated by law and most schools require that a medical form be filled out before the child is permitted to attend classes. This checkup is necessary for the child's health and well-being and for the health of everyone else in the school environment. A typical physical examination includes the taking of a medical history, an observation and evaluation of posture, stature, mobility, joints and organs, as well as tests for vision and hearing. In many elementary schools, a school physician is available to perform medical examinations, but most students are examined by their private physicians.