Alert! These are the 5 diseases that most often cause young deaths

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Having a healthy body is one of the main requirements for a long life. However, unfortunately, the lifestyle of modern humans shortens the life expectancy in the world.

A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University found that the cause of many millennials suffering from serious diseases, with the risk of dying young, is due to a poor lifestyle.

“With the epidemic of obesity and sedentary lifestyles, we’re seeing an increase in risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking and high blood pressure in young adults,” said Erin Michos, associate director of preventive cardiology for the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at Johns Hopkins University.

Here are 5 diseases that cause many premature deaths, as cited by Hopkins Medicine:

1. Type 2 diabetes

You can have diabetes and not even know it. This is the case for an estimated 3.1 million women in the United States, who probably don’t know they have the disease because they don’t see any symptoms.

Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes. Younger generations, even children, have much higher obesity rates than before.

“Type 2 diabetes and the obesity epidemic is driven by the lifestyles of many people today. We consume more calories, sugary drinks and fast food, and spend too much time sitting,” Michos said.

2. Stroke

Most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, but a recent study found a 32 percent increase in stroke cases among women aged 18 to 34. This sudden increase is concerning, Michos said.

“Although it’s less common for young women to have a stroke, when they do, it’s more likely to be fatal.”

What’s behind the increase? Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and smoking, doubled in millennial women.

Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which are more common in women, are also associated with a much higher risk of stroke.

3. Colon and rectal cancer

Another study recently raised the alarm regarding colon and rectal cancer, which is increasingly attacking millennials.

“The main risk factor for most colorectal cancer patients is simply age. But we are now seeing a slight increase in the younger population and we are not entirely sure why,” said Nilo Azad , professor of oncology at Hopkins University Johns School of Medicine.

If you notice blood in your stool or notice a change in your bowel habits, see your doctor right away. If your symptoms aren’t improving with initial treatment for another condition like hemorrhoids, ask your doctor when you should be tested for cancer.

4. Brain shrinkage

Brain shrinkage sounds really scary, but it’s actually a normal part of aging. However, certain factors are associated with a more rapid decline in brain volume in younger generations who have high blood pressure, diabetes, are overweight or smoke. Your brain may shrink faster than normal, which can affect your mental abilities.

A study shows that living a healthy lifestyle in your 20s can protect your brain from shrinking for years to come. The study also found further evidence that taking care of your health can keep your mind intact. The study revealed that people with risk factors for heart disease have more amyloid deposits in the brain, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

5. High blood

Hypertension is often referred to as silent killer. This is because this disease usually has no clear symptoms, although the disorder damages the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, and brain.

7% of women aged 20 to 34 suffer from hypertension. This number may seem low, but the big problem is that the younger generation tends to ignore this condition. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease later in life and is a leading cause of stroke. In fact, keeping blood pressure under control reduces the risk of stroke by up to 48%.

So how to avoid the risk of these 5 deadly diseases?

“If you make it to middle age with low cholesterol, ideal blood pressure, optimal body weight, don’t smoke, and don’t have diabetes, you’re much less likely to develop the condition we’re talking about,” says Michos.

These seven recommendations from the American Heart Association for avoiding serious illness:

• Take care of your blood pressure
• Check your cholesterol
• Reduce blood sugar
• Increase daily activity
• Consume healthy foods
• Maintain an ideal weight
• Stop smoking

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