Top 5 Threats to Women's Health

Top 5 Threats to Women's Health

1.Blood Poisoning in Women's,
Also known as septicemia, blood poisoning is a risk to women’s health that is responsible for the deaths of 1.5 percent of all U.S. females. This life-threatening condition occurs when the blood is infected with bacteria or other toxins that commonly come from infections in the lung, urinary tract, abdomen, or pelvis. The condition can begin with spiking fevers, chills, rapid breathing, a change in mental status, and rapid heart rate, and the person often quickly becomes very ill. The symptoms of blood poisoning can swiftly progress to shock, which has a high death rate; if you or a loved one has any of the warning signs, get to a hospital immediately.

2.Kidney Disease in Women's,
This disease, in which the kidneys stop doing their job and allow waste to build up in the blood, accounts for almost 2 percent of all female deaths in the United States. Many factors can contribute to the development of kidney disease, but diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and a family history of kidney failure are your greatest risks. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment suggestions closely to minimize your risk. Unfortunately, early kidney disease has no symptoms, but blood and urine tests can diagnose the condition.

3.Influenza and Pneumonia in Women's,
Combined, pneumonia and influenza account for just under 3 percent of all American female deaths. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a contagious lung disease caused by a virus, while pneumonia is an infection of the lung, with bacterial pneumonia being the most deadly type. Vaccines may be your best bet to reduce the risk of both conditions. Yearly flu shots can be up to 90 percent effective in preventing influenza in healthy adults, and the pneumococcal vaccine can lower your chances of getting pneumonia by more than half.

4.COPD in Women's,
This group of diseases, which affect the airways and lungs, makes up about 5 percent of all female deaths. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mostly caused by smoking, is the most common of these conditions and involves bronchitis and emphysema. In 2000, for the first time, more women than men died of COPD, and it's now estimated that 64,000 women die from the condition annually. COPD is a serious threat to women’s health that also diminishes quality of life by causing shortness of breath and limiting a person's ability to stay active.

5.Cancer in Women's,
Cancer, the second most dangerous threat to a woman’s health, accounts for 22 percent of female deaths and kills almost 270,000 women in the United States each year. However even in this category breast cancer is not the most deadly threat. Rather, lung cancer claims the most lives each year — approximately 70,000 annually — mostly due to smoking; breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Fortunately, lifestyle choices can help prevent at least one-third of all cancers, so you can cut your risk by adopting healthier habits.