TIME.CO, Jakarta – Many types pathology there are preventable, congenital, fatal, treatable and mild symptoms in the world. The triggers also vary, from heredity to an unhealthy lifestyle.
To be vigilant, here are 10 deadly diseases, some of which can be prevented The star.
Coronary artery dysfunction
The number one deadliest disease in the world is coronary heart disease. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries. Arterial walls function to supply blood to and from the heart, also known as coronary arteries. Risk factors for this disease include:
– Having a family history of the same disease.
-Diabetes
-Overweight
-High blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-To smoke
Stroke
It is no secret that this disease can cause death, so it is not surprising that it is included in the list of the deadliest diseases in the world. Stroke caused by a blockage in an artery in the brain. Stroke risk factors include:
-Menopause
-Smoking, the risk increases if the use is combined with oral contraceptives.
-High blood pressure
– Family history of stroke
Chronic constructive lung disease (COPD)
Depending on which organ it attacks, COPD can make breathing difficult over time. These diseases include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Quoting the website of the Ministry of Health’s Directorate for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, COPD risk factors include:
– Smoking habits
-History of exposure to air pollution.
– Hyperreactive bronchi
-History of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.
Alpha-antitrypsin deficiency.
Lower respiratory tract infection
Diseases that are included in lower respiratory tract infections include bronchitis, bronchiolitis or pneumonia. The star Risk factors for lower respiratory tract infections vary, such as:
– Weak immune system.
– Crowded daycare or babysitter.
-Asthma
-HIV
-Influence
– Poor air quality or frequent exposure to lung irritants.
-To smoke
Diabetes
Blood sugar related diseases are also among the deadliest in the world. Generally, this disease affects people with low and middle income. Diabetes It is also a disease that cannot be prevented. However, the severity of symptoms can be controlled by adopting a healthy lifestyle and exercising regularly.
Respiratory cancer
There are several diseases that fall into the category of respiratory cancers, such as cancer of the trachea, larynx, bronchi and lungs, especially in the countries of the Asian region that still use charcoal for cooking. in the diary European journal of medical and pharmacological sciencesResearchers estimate that respiratory cancer will increase by 81%, even 100% in developing countries due to smoking and pollution.
Dehydration from diarrhea
When you defecate too often or have diarrhea, the body becomes dehydrated, especially after diarrhea for days, because when you defecate too often the body loses a lot of salt and water which causes dehydration. Diarrhea is usually caused by a virus or bacterium that is passed on through contaminated water. No wonder the right way to prevent diarrhea is to provide good hygiene and water quality.
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, also the most common type. About 50-75% of people with dementia are people with Alzheimer’s. According to the Directorate General of Health Services of the Ministry of Health, dementia is an organic mental disorder that causes changes in thoughts, attitudes, behaviors or feelings.
Tuberculosis
The disease known as tuberculosis can cause the death of people with HIV. About 35 percent of HIV-infected patients die of tuberculosis. This disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis which can be prevented by vaccination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in children.
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a disease that involves liver damage and chronic scarring due to kidney disease, hepatitis, or alcoholism. This is because the liver filters harmful substances from the blood, including alcohol, and then distributes healthy blood throughout the body.
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