Protecting Your Health

Awareness Protecting Your (NAPSA)—Some surprising facts could change the way you look at protecting your health. For example, did you know there are 19 million new sexually transmitted infections in the United States every year, half of which occur in people younger than 25? Did you know that people ofall ages are at risk—including seniors—or that many cases of STDs have no obvious symptoms? Online resources offer individu- ally tailored information. The American Social Association (ASHA) worksto prevent sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences among individuals, families and communities. To better educate people about the best way to protect themselves and their loved ones, ASHA has developed new online resources tailored to the needs of individuals from all backgrounds and in all stages oflife. These new tools include topics such as healthy relationships, self-image andself-esteem. For more information, visit www.ASHASTD.org or call the STI Resource Center Hotline at 1800-227-8922.