Carter starts a smoking cessation program at the community center and discusses with Vito how quitting smoking would help a friend of Vito reduce health risks.
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Vito wonders how genes affect a person’s risk for disease and Pops explains how genes and environment affect our risk of developing health conditions.
Big Sam learns that an older half-brother died from pancreatic cancer years ago. He discusses his concerns with his primary care doctor, and she recommends risk-reducing lifestyle choices. Vito helps Sam work on his plan to walk more.
The Research Ready story introduces the topic of health research and how to decide whether to participate.
