Sophia Laforteza joins girl group KATSEYE

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00:00 In an endeavor to make every Filipino well and in good physical condition,

00:04 the Department of Health underscores the paramount importance of adopting a healthy way of life

00:09 and abstaining from a plethora of vices and acknowledging its adverse impact on the human physique.

00:15 Mark Fetalco tells us more.

00:17 In observance of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week,

00:22 the Department of Health highlighted the importance of healthy lifestyle free from vices.

00:27 The agency warned the negative effects present in smoking cigarettes

00:31 are the same when using vape and heated tobacco products.

00:34 The DOH urged the public to avoid drinking alcohol, citing its association with diseases

00:39 such as cancer, hypertension, liver disease, and digestive problems.

00:44 The Health Department also warned against the use of prohibited drugs,

00:48 which causes damage not only to one's health, but also to education, work,

00:53 and relationships with family and community. With a vice-free lifestyle,

00:57 the DOH emphasized that it will allow an individual to take care of his or her health,

01:02 lower the risk of having mental health conditions,

01:04 and maintain good relationships with family and friends.

01:07 Meanwhile, the DOH promoted the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week in Davao region

01:12 by conducting different activities, engaging the youth with educational activities on healthy habits.

01:18 Mark Fetalco, for The Nation.