risk factors

Atherosclerosis

A buildup of fats, cholesterols & other substance on artery walls which can cause that narrowing or even eventual complete blockage of bloodflow (referred to as ischemia)

• RF for ischemic stroke = clot in BV that’s feeding the brain

RF for heart disease & heart attack

• atherosclerosis

• Hypertension

Hypertension

High blood pressure = additional wear & tear of blood vessels → plaque buildup

• RF for hemorrhagic stroke = b/c of wear & tear in BV you have compromised walls of those BV that rupture & bleed out into the tissue of the brain

Which cancer has the highest death rate in men?

Lung/bronchus cancer

• Prostate cancer is the leading causes of CASES

Which cancer has the highest death rate in women?

Lung/bronchus cancer

• Breast cancer is the leading causes of CASES

Key RF for prostate cancer

• aging

Key RF for lung cancer

• Smoking

• 2nd hund exposure to smoke

• Exposure to radon ( from earth)

• Occupational exposures (Ex: asbestos)

Breast cancer RF

• heavy drinking

• Overweight / obesity

Colorectal cancer RF

• High red meat diet

• Physical inactivity

• Obesity

• Smoking

• Heavy drinking

• Type 2 diabetes (negatively impacts survival rates)

type l diabetes

an autoimmune disorder

• Non modifiable & non preventable

Type 2 diabetes RF

• Overweight

• Sedentary

Gestational diabetes

Sometimes women get it during pregnancy because hormones go crazy & typically resolves after pregnancy (not all the time)