Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes affect the health of millions of people. Regular screening can detect chronic conditions such as cancer when the likelihood of treatment being successful is higher. A healthy weight, non-smoking and physical activity can help prevent the spread of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes is another chronic disease where care and treatment can help people lead normal and productive lives. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which care or treatment could help both in the short and long term.
People with certain disabilities are at a higher risk of getting flu - associated complications such as pneumonia. The disability rate is higher than that of the general US population, but still lower than the national average.
Heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease such as heart attack, angina and heart failure are linked to high death rates.
Thus, quitting smoking, minimizing salt intake, a low-fat diet, and regular health checks will go a long way toward reducing the risk of heart disease. Common causes include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other body conditions that fuel the fire of worsening illness, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Obesity takes its toll on the cardiovascular system, and people who are obese are at increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, all of which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Obesity is also associated with poor blood sugar control, which leads to type 2 diabetes. Defined as a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, it puts a lot of strain on the body and is associated with a variety of other diseases and comorbidities.
Other problems associated with obesity include heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and obesity - specific cancers.
Getting lung function tests, taking the right medication, and using oxygen as prescribed is a major contributor to maintaining a senior citizen's health and quality of life, while chronic respiratory diseases increase his health risk by making him more susceptible to pneumonia and other infections. The third leading cause of death is chronic bronchitis or emphysema in people 65 years and older with asthma. According to the National Center for Aging-related Statistics, more than 2.5 million people in the United States live with chronic lung disease. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.2 million of them live with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
According to the Men's Health Network, chronic bronchitis or emphysema is the leading cause of death in men over 65 in the US for people over 65 with asthma.
Visit your doctor to learn more about how to reduce the common conditions of men such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.
The American Heart Association says more than a third of adult men suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. In the United States, heart disease causes one in four deaths in women and one in four deaths in women. African Americans - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all deaths in the US are attributable to cardiovascular disease.
Although the public considers heart disease a common problem among men, the disease affects both men and women, with heart disease the second leading cause of death among both men and women, according to the American Heart Association. Only 54 percent of women recognize that it is a top health condition that threatens their gender.
In the United States, 49 percent of consumers suffer from factors that contribute to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity. Unhealthy lifestyles contribute to the risk of coronary heart disease, and a lack of awareness of symptoms is also an important factor in making heart disease worse beyond the time of a heart attack. Coronary heart disease - in which the arteries that lead to the heart narrow or become clogged - is the leading cause of death among Australians and affects more than 1.5 million people in the country, according to the Australian Department of Health.
Common symptoms include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as heart attack, stroke, heart failure and stroke.
Work - musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of disability in people, especially in people who work for years. These include arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, joint pain and muscle spasms. Some people are not able to move easily, such as those with spinal cord injury, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and muscular dystrophy.
Healthy eating is associated with a reduced risk of many diseases, including diabetes, the leading cause of death in the US and the world.
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