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Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy (Onassis)
(1929-1994)
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Background
Selected Achievements
Cancer and Leading Causes of Death
Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer
Related Links
Background
Born in Southampton, New York in 1929, Jacqueline Lee Bouvier grew to be an
influential woman. Jacqueline enjoyed reading, writing poems and stories,
and riding horses. She attended the best private schools and was named
"Debutante of the Year" for the 1947-1948 season. In 1951, Jacqueline won
the Vogue Prix de Paris writing contest. She studied at Vassar College
before she earned a degree in French literature from George Washington
University. After college, Jacqueline worked for the Washington Times-Herald
as the "Inquiring Camera Girl."
Jacqueline
married John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953. She had a strong interest in
historical preservation and the arts. Over time, she became well known for
her style and grace.
Jacqueline
Lee Bouvier Kennedy served as First Lady from 1961 to 1963. From 1978 to
1994, she worked as an editor for Doubleday specializing in nonfiction
books. She died on May 19, 1994 of cancer.
Selected Achievements
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Established the White House Library and Rose Garden
- Created a
White House Fine Arts Committee to guide the restoration of the White
House
- Oversaw
the publication of a visitor's guidebook to the White House
Cancer and Leading Causes of Death
Three Leading Causes of Death |
1994 |
2001 |
Heart
disease |
Heart
disease |
Cancer |
Cancer |
Stroke |
Stroke |
Mrs. Kennedy
died of cancer in 1994. At that time, cancer was, and still is, the second
leading cause of death in the United States. In 2001, 553,768 people died of
cancer in the United States. Among women, breast cancer is the leading
cancer, and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.
Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer
- Get
Screened.
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/*
Screening tests can help detect and diagnose abnormal conditions or cancer
early, when more treatment options may be available. Recommended cancer
screenings for women include those for breast cancer (mammograms),
cervical cancer (Pap tests), and colorectal cancer.
- Be
smoke-free.
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm*
To reduce your risk for lung cancer, stroke, heart disease, and
reproductive health problems, don’t smoke or use other tobacco products.
Avoid second-hand smoke, which can also increase risk for these diseases
and conditions.
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Maintain a healthy weight.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/*
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk for physical
ailments, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary
heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
- Get
moving.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/*
Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week is
recommended.
- Eat
healthy.
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition*
Watch how much you eat, cut down on saturated fats, and eat plenty of
fruits and vegetables daily.
- See
your health care provider.
Talk with your health care provider if you have a family history of or
risk factors for cancer. Seek medical attention if you notice any bodily
changes, including: lumps in your breast; unexplained weight loss; change
in bowel habits; sores that do not heal; indigestion or difficulty
swallowing; changes in moles; and/or unusual bleeding or discharge.
Related Links
Breast Cancer and
Mammography Information
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/info-bc.htm
Cervical Cancer and
Pap Test Information
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/info-cc.htm
Colorectal Cancer:
The Importance of Prevention and Early Detection
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2001*
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_03.pdf
Jacqueline
Lee Bouvier Kennedy*
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/jk35.html (Non-CDC site)
Latest Cancer
Incidence Report Shows Prostate Leading Cancer Among Men, Breast Cancer
Leads for Women*
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/r031113.htm
New Report on
Declining Cancer Incidence and Death Rates: Report Shows Progress in
Controlling Cancer*
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/98news/cancer.htm
Overweight and Obesity: Health Consequences*
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/consequences.htm
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer*
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_What_are_the_signs_
and_symptoms_of_cancer.asp?sitearea=CRI (Non-CDC Site)
Taking Action Against
Secondhand Smoke: An Online Toolkit
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ETS_Toolkit/
U.S. Cancer Statistics- 2000 Incidence Report: Report Facts and Major
Findings*
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/npcr/uscs/2000/users_guide/facts.htm
Women
and Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_forwomen/ataglance.htm
*Used as
a source for this Web page.
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