You only get one body – Take good care of it.  TOP “10” KILLERS You only get one body – Take good care of it. 

The Top “10” Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Emphysema Accidents Alzheimer's Diabetes Pneumonia Liver Disease Suicide

Heart Disease Chest pain High Blood Pressure Trouble Breathing Definition: Blockage of the blood vessels Causes: Not Exercising Fatty Foods Smoking Stress Hereditary Overweight Symptoms Chest pain High Blood Pressure Trouble Breathing

Cancers Definition: abnormal cells Symptoms Causes: Smoking UV Rays (Sun light) Fatty Foods Pollution Heredity Sex Symptoms Lumps in Breasts or Testicles Change in a mole or wart Unusual blood or discharge Nagging cough

2011 Top Cancers Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer deaths in both men and women throughout the world.

What is a tumor? An abnormal growth of tissue Q: What are the two types of Tumors? A: Benign- non cancerous Malignant – Cancerous Q: So what Causes these Tumors? A: Both External and Internal things! Q: Which can you control? A: External

Breast Cancer Facts 1. Approximately every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately every 12 minutes breast cancer claims another life. 2. Breast cancer ranks 2nd among cancer deaths in women. 3. Breast cancer also strikes a small percentage of men. 4. At the age of 40 you should start being tested. If it runs in your family, you should start in your 30’s. 5. If two or more close relatives (e.g., cousins, aunts, grandmothers) have/had breast cancer, you are at increased risk as well.

Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Several studies found a lower incidence of breast cancer among women who exercise regularly. Higher proportion of breast cancer among obese women. There is increased risk of breast cancer with increased alcohol use (i.e., 3 or more drinks per week); perhaps due to the fact that alcohol increases blood estrogen levels.

Breast Cancer: Detection

Cervical Cancer Facts The main cause of Cervical Cancer is Human Papillomavirus or HPV. Genital HPV is a virus that is spread by sex. HPV is a very common in women 16-29 The risk of getting HPV goes up with the number of sex partners.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical cancer is 100% preventable with screening! Get regular Pap tests and follow up, if necessary. Limit your number of sex partners. Choose a sex partner who has had no or few prior sex partners. Do not smoke cigarettes. Keep a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Testicular Cancer Facts About 10,000 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed each year The exact cause of this cancer is unknown Most common in men ages 15-35 Symptoms – discomfort, pain, or enlarged testicles. Also lumps in the testicles Detection – self exams

How is cancer Treated? Q: How can cancer be treated? A: Radiation, Chemotherapy, Surgery Q: How can I protect myself against cancer? A: Go to your doctor yearly, self exams, and know your family history!

Stroke Symptoms Numbness Difficulty Hearing Slurred Speech Dizziness Definition: blocked arteries in the brain (brain attack) Causes: Overweight Smoking High Blood Pressure Symptoms Numbness Difficulty Hearing Slurred Speech Dizziness

Emphysema Definition: airway is damaged and hard for air to move in and out Causes: Smoking Symptoms Cough with mucus Fatigue Trouble breathing Wheezing

Accidents Definition: unplanned event Symptoms- NONE Causes: Drinking/Text & Driving Electrical outlets Careless smoking Poison Drowning Symptoms- NONE

Alzheimer's Definition: loss of brain function Symptoms- Causes: Age Hereditary Head trauma Symptoms- Loss of memory Forgetting names Getting lost Confusion Me and my dad on my wedding day – 2005. He developed dementia in 2009. He know has Alzheimer's.

Diabetes Definition: lack of insulin Symptoms- Causes: Blurred Vision Hereditary (type 1 – you cant control) Being overweight (type 2 – you can control) Symptoms- Blurred Vision Increased Urination Very thirsty Very hungry

Diabetes Facts Types: Type 1 diabetes — the pancreas does not make any insulin so their cells can't absorb sugar. Auto immune disorder Insulin-producing cells destroyed Daily insulin replacement necessary Age of onset: usually childhood, young adulthood

Diabetes Facts Types: Type 2 diabetes — the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the insulin is not effective because the cells are insulin resistant. Insulin resistance – first step Age at onset: Most common in adults Increasingly common in children due to Overweight Inactivity

Diabetes Risks Cant Control You can Control! Age Race/ethnicity Gender Family history Overweight Hypertension Smoking Physical inactivity Unhealthy diet

Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle modification: Reduce caloric intake by 500-1000 kcal/day (depending on starting weight) Target 1-2 pound/week weight loss Increase physical activity Healthy diet

Pneumonia Definition: fluid in the lungs Not getting enough sleep Causes: Not getting enough sleep Poor diet (unbalanced) Not treating a cold Symptoms- Red spit Nagging cough High temperature

Liver Disease Definition: Destruction of the liver Symptoms- Causes: Drinking Symptoms- Yellow Skin Fatigue (tired – no energy)

#10 Suicide Definition: Taking one’s life Symptoms- Talking about it Causes: Depression Alcohol/Drug problems Job or Financial loss Break up Bullying Symptoms- Talking about it Isolation Sleeping too much Mood swings