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Sickle cell anemia
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serious disease in which the body makes C shaped cells - clumping and loss of blood flow leading to pain infection and organ damage
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Osteoporosis
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disease of the bone that leads to increased fractures – bone mineral density is reduced – mostly in post menopausal women – shortens life expectancy and quality of life
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Emphysema
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD – from exposure to toxic chemicals or tobacco – air flow impeded – shortness of breath – lung tissue losing elasticity
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RH factor
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Rhesus – on the surface of the red blood cell – only in certain blood types (A B O & AB can have it) – only a problem during pregnancy – mom’s body can fight the baby as an intruder
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Menopause
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permanent secession of reproductive fertility – end of monthly cycles – early is 40-45 – average 51
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