Five diseases women should be especially wary of...what are the risk factors?

Women may live longer than men, but that doesn't mean they suffer from fewer illnesses. There are certainly diseases that women are more susceptible to and therefore more concerned about simply because they're women.

 

American health and medical media outlet 'WebMD' The top five diseases that women should worry about first are heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases. The article, which features explanations from experts, introduces the causes of the disease and preventative measures. Experts advise, "Women should understand their physical signals and understand what is beneficial and detrimental to their health."

 

heart disease Heart disease is a "brutal killer" that strikes regardless of gender. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29% of women die from heart disease.

“As women reach their 60s, the number of deaths from heart disease increases dramatically, and many of them are people who never expected it when they were younger,” said Cindy Pearson, director of the National Women’s Health Network. “There are warning signs of heart disease, like shortness of breath or difficulty climbing a flight of stairs.”

 

Chest pain is the most common symptom of heart disease in women, but jaw pain, nausea, vomiting, shoulder pain, and shortness of breath should also be kept in mind.

The American Heart Association identifies risk factors for heart disease as aging, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, obesity and overweight, and diabetes. To prevent heart disease, attention must be paid to managing these risk factors.

 

 

osteoporosis According to the American Osteoporosis Association, 68% of American women suffer from osteoporosis. Experts say, "Osteoporosis is preventable," and "Lifestyle habits from infancy and adolescence have a significant impact on the disease."

Risk factors for osteoporosis include: female gender, aging, small and fragile bones, white and Asian women at higher risk, family history, irregular menstruation and estrogen decline during menopause, loss of appetite, a diet low in calcium and vitamin D, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and excessive drinking.

 

melancholia Depression is more common in women than in men. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 12 million women in the United States suffer from depression annually, compared to approximately 6 million men.

Experts say, "Women need to find some kind of connection to sustain their lives. Without that, they tend to become depressed." Sometimes, hormonal changes after pregnancy or during menopause can also trigger depression.

Other factors that can cause depression include: previous depressive episodes, family history of depression, family history of heart disease, serious chronic illness, conflict with husband, drug addiction, taking medication containing antidepressant ingredients, stressful daily life such as job loss or death of an acquaintance, anemia or thyroid disease, recent serious illness or major surgery, and memories of physical or sexual abuse from childhood.

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Experts advise that to reduce the risk of depression, you need to find a reason to wake up in the morning. Good reasons include work, colleagues, love, pets, and charity work.

 

 

autoimmune diseases An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. More than 80% of autoimmune diseases fall into categories such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.

According to the American Autoimmune Diseases Association, 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. In addition to diabetes, thyroid disease, and lupus, there are also less common conditions. While the precise causes of autoimmune diseases are unknown, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors are believed to play a significant role.

 

Understanding autoimmune diseases isn't easy. The triggers for each condition vary. Symptoms are also unclear, making diagnosis difficult. However, if you or a loved one exhibits any abnormalities, it's crucial to seek medical attention.

 

 

breast cancer Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among American women, after lung cancer. Experts say, "Women are so fearful of breast cancer that they avoid seeking medical attention or undergo unnecessary mastectomies." They add, "Breast cancer has a wide range of treatments available, and a breast cancer diagnosis is not a 'death sentence.'"

The American Cancer Society lists the following risk factors for breast cancer: aging, genetics (5-10% are caused by specific genetic mutations), family history, personal history, early exposure to radiation, early onset of menstruation before age 12 or menopause after age 55, not having children, use of synthetic female hormones such as diethylstilbestrol, excessive drinking, inadequate nutrition, and obesity.

 

Experts advise, “Women should be aware of the above risk factors and undergo regular checkups,” and “Just because your mother didn’t have breast cancer doesn’t mean you won’t get it.”

 

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