Most Common Public Health Issues in America

Most Common Public Health Issues in America

Most Common Public Health Issues in America

 

 Most Common Public Health Issues in America

Today America is facing with the major common

public health issues which slightly differ

depending on male or female.
Here are the most common health problems that are

common to both men and women.

Heart disease: It is the No. 1 leading cause of

death in America, killing nearly 787,000 people

alone in 2011. The most common type of heart

disease is the coronary heart disease which

annually killing nearly 380,000 people. In US, if

someone has heart attack within 34 seconds or in 60

seconds. The statement given by American Heart

Association, heart disease, which causes heart

attacks and strokes, kills more people than all

forms of cancer combined. Health experts suggest

quitting smoking and eating a healthy diet and

cutting off sodium intake in your daily life.

Cancer: By end of this year in United States it is

estimated that 1,685,210 new cancer cases diagnosed

and there will be 595,690 cancer deaths. Breast

cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer

among women in the US. This information provides

the breast cancer awareness, as well as the

information about risk factors, early detection,

prevention and treatment. Lung cancer responsible

for the most deaths in both men and women. Mayo

clinic suggests reducing the risk of cancers by

quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, using

sunscreen to avoid any cancer screenings.

Obesity: Obesity is the enormous factor in the

development of heart disease, hypertension,

metabolic syndrome, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

While some obesity linked to genetics. World Health

Organisation found that a rise in fast food eating

correlated to rise in BMI and Americans are famous

for their consumption of fast foods. Another study

demonstrates the effect of added sugars from soda

and energy drinks are causing damage on their

waistlines. The majority is preventable through

regular exercise and eating a healthy diet. So it

is not just how much we eat, but what we eat.

Stroke: In the United States, stroke is the number

three causes of death in women and it is four in

men. Health experts recommend that making changes

in your lifestyle helps in reducing the risk of

stroke which includes quit smoking, weight loss,

fitness and health and nutritional diet in your

daily life.

Respiratory diseases: The diseases such as

bronchitis and emphysema are associated to a

category called COPD which stands for chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease and is the larger

risk factor. The National Heart, Lung and Blood

Institute suggest quitting smoking is the best way

to prevent COPD.

Injuries: Motor vehicle accidents are the leading

cause of fatal injuries for both men and women. It

is important to wear your seat belt when driving

and don’t drive when you are drunk.

Diabetes: It is also a leading cause in both men

and women. Diabetes can cause all types of health

related problems such as kidney damage, heart

disease and blindness and poor blood circulation.

Poor blood circulation may cause cuts and scrapes

which cannot be healed as fast and can lead to

affected limb if gangrene sets in. Diabetes can be

controlled by losing weight, regular exercising,

walking and eating healthy foods.

Alzheimer’s disease: In United States, Alzheimer’s

disease is the number five leading cause of death

in women and the tenth in men. Health experts don’t

know exactly the cause but some believe that heart

disease may be a contributing factor and as well as

the head injuries.

Influenza and Pneumonia: The common flu in case of

Influenza can be fought off by healthy people under

normal conditions but few people may have

complications that can lead to Pneumonia which can

be fatal. Maintaining a good hygiene in your daily

life such as washing or by sanitizing your hands

frequently, sterilizing surfaces, door knobs, and

other common places people touch can help prevent

the spread of flu. Doctors recommend getting flu

vaccine each year.

Kidney disease: In America, kidney disease is the

ninth leading cause of death for both men and

women. It can be caused by diabetes or high blood

pressure. The American Diabetes Association

emphasizes the importance of keeping your blood

sugar levels under control if you are diabetic and

to lose excess weight and exercise in order to

prevent kidney disease.

Septicemia: Blood poisoning or septicaemia is the

tenth leading cause of death among women in US. It

is commonly caused by lung infection, urinary

infection and other bacterial infection. The best

ways to prevent septicemia are wash your hands

often, treat infections promptly and change tampons

often.

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