Diabetes
9.7 million women suffer from diabetes in the united States . women can contract gestational diabetes during pregnancy , which makes them more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life .
Men between the ages of 25-54 are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes . erectile dysfunction , kidney disease and vision problems are all signs of diabetes . reduce your risk by simply eating more fruits and vegetables with a low-sugar diet .
Infl uenza
Flu awareness is at an all-time high as a result of the h1n1 outbreak . those with compromised immune systems such as pregnant or elderly women are more vulnerable to contracting the flu or pneumonia .
Did you know , when immune cells are exposed to high levels of testosterone their functioning is suppressed ? 60-80 minutes a week of vigorous exercise will reduce your rate of respiratory infection by 34 %.
Kidney Disease
women are typcially unlikely to develop kidney disease , unless they are diabetic- then they are at an equal risk as men . also , estrogen is a protectant so post-menopausal women have a greater risk of contracting kidney disease .
when males develop kidney disease , the most common symptoms are rapid weight gain , body odor , urinary tract infections , lower back pain , erectile dysfunction , and fatigue . the risk drastically increases if you suffer from diabetes .
Septicemia & Suicide
Septicemia , or blood poisoning is responsible for 1.6 % of deaths in women . it is a life-threatening infection that spreads very quickly . women are at a greater risk for urinary tract infections which gives them a higher chance of sepsis .
Septicemia does not register in the top 10 health risks for men , however suicide is the 7th greatest cause of death . Studies show the greatest factors in suicide rates are employment status and gender expectations .
Leading Causes of Death by Percentage
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