Risk Factors / Causes Flashcards
Virus carcinogens
HPV
HBV
EBV
Bacteria carcinogen
H pylori
Chemical carcinogens
Tobacco
Asbestos
Physical carcinogens
Sun
Radiation- X-ray and radon
Chronic irritation
Dietary carcinogens
Fats
Alcohol
Meats
Nitrates
Lifestyle and genetic carcinogens
Family history
Early menses
HRT
Obese and sedentary
Breast cancer
Family hx
Smoke
Night shift
Age
Low back pain causes
Strain
Unstable ligaments
Disc issues
Unequal leg length
Vertebral fractures
Kidney problems
Retroperitoneal tumors
Osteoarthritis
Older
Female
Obese
Sports
Genetics and disease
Hx injury and muscle weakness
Osteomalacia
GI
Renal
Hyperparathyroidism
Dietary deficiency
Osteomyelitis
Surg
Immunocompromised
IV druggies
Steroids
Septic arthritis
Older
DM
RA
Skin infection
Delirium
Benzos
Blood transfusions
Age
Dementia
Prior coma
Recent trauma
Older with polypharmacy
Seizure
Cerebrovascular disease
Hypoxemia
Fever in youngsters
Head injury
HTN
CNS infection
Metabolic
Toxin
Brain tumor
WD
Allergies
Stroke
Age, gender, ethnicity
HTN*
CV disease
High cholesterol
High hematocrit
Obese
DM
Oral contraception
Smoking and ETOH
Also: a fib and MI can lead to embolism ischemic stroke
