Introduction & Overview - Ch. 9 Flashcards
Women’s Health Initiative
Fifteen year study of diverse group of women that focused on prevention of heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Fatal Diseases
Fatal diseases are capable of causing one’s death.
Anemia
Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Most common micronutrient deficiency.
Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your body, including healthy cells. They are more common in women than men.
Tropical Diseases
Tropical diseases are diseases that are most common in tropical and subtropical regions, most often diseases that are transmitted by an insect.
Tuberculosis
TB is a disease caused by bacteria that attacks the lungs. It spreads through the air when a person with TB sneezes, coughs, and talks.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced.
Cancer
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills.
Heart Disease
Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Heart disease is the number one cause of deaths in the US
Health Related Behaviors
Behaviors such as smoking, dietary choices, visits to health practitioners, exercise, all have a potential impact on health.
Sexual Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that pass from one person to another through sexual contact.
Life Expectncy
Life expectancy is a statistical measure of the average time an organism is expected to live.