BY Tosha Watson
6 Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. [In 2004, breast cancer caused 519,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths).en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_cancer
Brest cancer attacks more women then men, but the survival rate is the same.
7 Colorectal cancer The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases occur in the 60s and 70s, while cases before age 50 are uncommon unless a family history of early colon cancer is present. History of cancer Heredity: Smoking Diet. Studies show that a diet high in red meat poultry and fish increases the risk of colorectal cancer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_cancer
8 Definition of prostate cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men. cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate
Estimated new cases and deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2009:
New cases: 192,280
Deaths: 27,360
9 Heart disease includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. Keys to prevention include quitting smoking, lowering cholesterol, controlling high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising.http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/default.htm
10 High blood pressure directly increases the risk of coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack) and stroke, especially when it's present with other risk factors.www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2112
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