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An overview of cardiovascular disease and cancer, including their defining characteristics, major risk factors, and preventive measures. It covers topics such as arteriosclerosis vs. Atherosclerosis, the seven major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the role of ldl cholesterol, controllable risk factors, and ways to lower your risk for both conditions. Additionally, it discusses cancer as the second leading cause of death in the us, its most common types, risk factors, and prevention tips.
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Half of all men and one-third of all women in the US will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Most common is skin cancer, lung has highest death rate, prostate most common in men, breast in women Risk Factors – smoking, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, exposure to sun rays.
Cancer Most Common – pg. 347 Men Women Prostate Breast Lung Lung Colon/rectum Colon/rectum Bladder Uterine Lymphoma Ovarian Kidney Lymphoma Leukemia Melanoma Skin most common in men and women
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