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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