Introduction According to the American Cancer Society (2015a), a total of 589, 430 citizens of the United States are expected to die from cancer this year. In the United States, it is identified as the second most common cause of death next to heart disease. The term cancer is defined as a “group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells” (American Cancer Society, 2015a). A person dies from cancer once the spread of these abnormal cells is not controlled. Aside
Health promotion remains an important topic for discussion both locally and nationally. It provides a unique opportunity to empower people to make informed choices regarding key health-related behaviors, such as tobacco and alcohol use, sexual practices, dietary choices and physical activity. Good health is an affair which should involve the participation of everyone in the community. Annually, thousands of local residents lose their lives because they do not seek health screening which might prevent
scientists have studied the study of cancer, also known as oncology, around the world. Technology and the increase of understanding of cancer have made it one of the most evolving areas in modern science. Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow uncontrollably. Lung cancer is the prominent cause of cancer death around the world and kills over 1 million people per year. It is an important and widespread disease that composes as a major public health problem, and if left untreated becomes
Ashli Dykes Composition 1 12 November 2012 Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which opens at the top of the vagina. It occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it is found early. It is usually fount at a very early stage through a pap-test. Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world. Routine pap-smears, in the United States,
or Failure to Diagnose When it comes to fighting serious medical conditions, such as cancer or heart disease, detecting their presence early on can be essential. With the resources and technology available today, medical conditions that used to be fatal now can be routinely treated and remedied. However, if healthcare professionals fail to properly or timely diagnose a medical condition, treatment can be delayed and the person’s overall health can be compromised. In extreme cases, the delay in
genitals as well as the mouth and throat. Most people who have HPV don’t know that they have it. It can be classified as low risk or high risk, where low risk causes less serious disease and conditions e.g genital warts, while high risk HPV can lead to something more serious like cancer of the cervix. There are two conditions that are caused by HPV genital warts. Strains genitals warts affect the genitals as well as the anus if a person has infected anal sex. The wart may appear within a week or
A Child’s Silent Killer A serious life threatening condition is sweeping over the U.S. today. This ailment can cause numerous types of cancer and is drastically increasing in incidence. The individuals affected are our children and adolescents. No this “disease” is not untreatable, it is not contagious and there is no chemo involved yet it continues to grow. Why? When asked to present a problem and a solution, what bigger a problem and easier a solution than the underrated concern of childhood
Air pollution and health damage to the human body has a great influence to atmospheric pollutants harm human body mainly through three channels: First is to the body hurt after surface contact, second it is to eat food containing atmospheric pollutants and water poisoning, third it is inhaled air pollution for a variety of serious problems. Air pollution can cause respiratory and lung diseases, but also can be harmful to cardiovascular system, liver and so on, serious can take people's life. Long-term
Northern Plains and Southwestern American Indians states that “ By the early 20th century roll-your-own cigarettes had become widely available, with Bull Durham being the most popular brand”(Kunitza, S. J., 2016).Second-hand smoke not only causes serious health problems to the smoker, but it also affects others exposed to it. Second hand smoke is when smoke exhales into the air and it can be inhaled by others. The definition of harmful from the Merriam Webster dictionary states that harmful is “something
Obesity is a serious health condition that, if left untreated, causes serious health conditions. Contrary to popular belief, obesity is more than a condition caused by overeating and lack of exercise (Vallor 2013). Obesity is a disease (Callahan 2013); a disease that Americans are spending about $150 billion on annually (Zamosky 2013). Additionally, changing a person’s diet and exercise regimen may not be effective in some cases of obesity (Vallor 2013). Obesity is not like most well-known diseases;