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Women experience unique health care challenges and are more likely to be diagnosed with certain diseases than men. Chronic diseases and conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading causes of death for women.
- The risk factors that affect women’s health include:
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Depression
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
Many of the leading risks to women’s health can be prevented, you can reduce the risks by following these steps:
The risk factors that affect women’s health include:
- Do not smoke – Smoking increase the risk of cervical cancer, breast cancer, diabetes and other diseases. Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
- Eat right – Drink more water, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meat and high fibre food. Limit food high in saturated fat, added sugar and salt.
- Exercise – Exercise helps to maintain weight, lower the risks of heart disease and stroke.
- Limit alcohol intake – The risk of various types of cancer, such as liver cancer, appears to increase with the amount of alcohol intake and the length of time you have been drinking regularly. Too much alcohol can also raise blood pressure and uric acid.
- Manage stress – Mental stress affects lifestyle and possibly the immune system.
