America’s Major Health Problems
No one can live forever, but health problems cause Americans lives to be shorter. If America did not have as many health problems, life-span would constantly greater. Most people struggle every day to make healthy decisions and find a solution to their health problems. If everyone decided to make a change for the better of their health, America could be a different place. A myriad of factors influence how people care for their physical well-being and also influences the consequences that can arise if they do not practice the proper precautions.
“4,400 young people between the ages of twelve and seventeen start smoking every day, 2,000 of whom will become daily smokers.” Teens find themselves curious of what smoking is like. (Hyde and Setaro 7) Adolescents that grow up in an environment of psychological, sexual, a substance abuse can influence smoking. Peer pressure is one of the most common reasons for trying a cigarette. According to researchers, concerns about image and weight control is responsible for smoking at an early age. (Hyde and Setaro 11) Smoking is not just dangerous, but …show more content…
Nearly ninety percent die of the disease. This is the most deadly of all cancers, but it is also preventable. (Panno12)Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. (Lung Cancer 2) Scientist have discovered several different causes, most due to the use of tobacco. (Panno 14) Many different types of symptoms occur with this particular disease, such as: Constant chest pain, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, wheezing, weight loss, and loss of appetite. The most common symptom is a cough that does not go away and gets worse. (Panno 14) There are some types of treatments for this disease. Surgery, targeted drug therapy, and clinical trials. In most cases patients use chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. (Lung
No one can live forever, but health problems cause Americans lives to be shorter. If America did not have as many health problems, life-span would constantly greater. Most people struggle every day to make healthy decisions and find a solution to their health problems. If everyone decided to make a change for the better of their health, America could be a different place. A myriad of factors influence how people care for their physical well-being and also influences the consequences that can arise if they do not practice the proper precautions.
“4,400 young people between the ages of twelve and seventeen start smoking every day, 2,000 of whom will become daily smokers.” Teens find themselves curious of what smoking is like. (Hyde and Setaro 7) Adolescents that grow up in an environment of psychological, sexual, a substance abuse can influence smoking. Peer pressure is one of the most common reasons for trying a cigarette. According to researchers, concerns about image and weight control is responsible for smoking at an early age. (Hyde and Setaro 11) Smoking is not just dangerous, but …show more content…
Nearly ninety percent die of the disease. This is the most deadly of all cancers, but it is also preventable. (Panno12)Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. (Lung Cancer 2) Scientist have discovered several different causes, most due to the use of tobacco. (Panno 14) Many different types of symptoms occur with this particular disease, such as: Constant chest pain, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, wheezing, weight loss, and loss of appetite. The most common symptom is a cough that does not go away and gets worse. (Panno 14) There are some types of treatments for this disease. Surgery, targeted drug therapy, and clinical trials. In most cases patients use chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. (Lung