Women tend to live longer than men, but that doesn't mean they are less prone to illness than men. There are certain diseases that women are more likely to develop simply because they are women, and therefore require even greater concern.

 

The American health and medical media outlet 'WebMD' listed the top five diseases women should prioritize concern about: heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases. Through expert explanations, it introduced causes and prevention methods. Experts advise, "Women should understand their physical signals and know what is beneficial or harmful to their health."

 

Heart disease = Heart disease is a 'cruel killer' that comes regardless of gender. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29% of women are known to die from heart disease.

Cindy Pearson, director of the National Women's Health Network in the United States, said, "The number of women dying from heart disease sharply increases when they reach their 60s, and most of these women had no warning signs when they were younger." She added, "Heart disease has warning signs such as shortness of breath or difficulty climbing even a single flight of stairs."

 

The most common symptom of heart disease in women is chest pain, but it is also important to be aware of symptoms such as jaw pain, nausea, vomiting, shoulder pain, and shortness of breath.

The American Heart Association identifies risk factors for heart disease as aging, smoking, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, lack of exercise, obesity and overweight, and diabetes. To prevent heart disease, it is important to pay attention to managing these risk factors.

 

 

Osteoporosis = According to the American Osteoporosis Association, 68% of women in the United States suffer from osteoporosis. Experts say, "Osteoporosis is preventable," and that "lifestyle habits from infancy and adolescence have a significant impact on osteoporosis."

Risk factors for osteoporosis include △women △aging △small and fragile skeletal structure △higher risk in white and Asian women △family history △irregular menstruation and decreased estrogen during menopause △poor appetite △diet lacking calcium and vitamin D △sedentary lifestyle △smoking △excessive alcohol consumption.

 

Depression = Depression occurs more frequently in women than in men. According to the National Institute of Mental Health in the United States, approximately 12 million women experience depression annually, compared to about 6 million men.

Experts say, "Women need to find a connection to something that sustains their lives," and "if there is nothing, they tend to become depressed." Sometimes, hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause can lead to a state of depression.

Other factors contributing to depression include previous depressive events, family history of depression, family history of heart disease, serious chronic illnesses, discord with a spouse, drug addiction, medication containing ingredients that induce depression, stressful daily events such as unemployment or the death of a acquaintance, anemia or thyroid (thyroid gland) disorders, recent experiences of serious illness or major surgery, and childhood memories of physical or sexual abuse.

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Experts advise that "to reduce the factors contributing to depression, you need to find a reason to wake up in the morning," and suggest that work, colleagues, love, pets, and charity activities could serve as good reasons.

 

 

Autoimmune disease = Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. More than 80% of autoimmune diseases occur within categories such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.

According to the American Autoimmune Disease Association, 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. In addition to common diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and lupus, there are also less common conditions. Although not precisely known, the main factors influencing autoimmune diseases are genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.

 

It is not easy to understand autoimmune diseases because the decisive factors causing the diseases vary for each condition. The symptoms are also not precise, making diagnosis difficult. However, if you or someone you love shows signs of something being wrong, you must seek medical attention.

 

 

Breast cancer=Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States, following lung cancer. Experts say, "Women are overly fearful of breast cancer, often reluctant to seek diagnosis at hospitals or undergo unnecessary mastectomies," and "Breast cancer can be treated in many ways, and a diagnosis of breast cancer does not necessarily mean a 'death sentence.'"

The risk factors for breast cancer identified by the American Cancer Society include aging, genetics (5-10% are caused by specific gene mutations), family history, personal history, early exposure to radiation, early menarche before age 12 or menopause after age 55, absence of children, use of synthetic female hormones such as diethylstilbestrol, excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate nutrition, and obesity.

 

Experts advise, "Women should be aware of the risk factors and undergo regular check-ups," and also say, "Just because your mother did not have breast cancer doesn't mean you won't get it."

 

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