It is extremely crucial to know your family history, because when you don’t know your family history, you are susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other possible illnesses. I interviewed my family and myself to learn about our family’s medical history, behaviors which put me at risk, and changes I need to make to prevent diseases. In this paper, I will examine the risks and prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease, using my family history and habits.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat.” Diabetes puts …show more content…
Genetically, I am at risk for diabetes, because of the family history on my dad’s side. Other risk factors that pertain to me include my Asian origin. I am physically active, but that is something that could be improved. If I was to have diabetes, it would put me at risk for cardiovascular …show more content…
My family history of high blood pressure and diabetes puts me at risk for cardiovascular disease, along with my Asian origin. Looking at only current habits, I am most likely not at risk for cardiorespiratory diseases, since I have daily physical activity and I eat generally healthy foods, although the fat I consume does put me at risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk factors for cancer compose of family history, old age, excessive alcohol intake, tobacco and drug abuse, chronic inflammation, improper diet, hormones, obesity, and unprotected sunlight. Since none of these risk factors concern me, and I get the proper amount of vitamins, I am not at risk for cancer.
When evaluating my dietary analysis, I discovered that my intake of fat and my lack of selenium put me at risk for disease. I am not of old age and I am not obese, which are two things I do not have to worry about when I review my risk factors for heart disease and cancer. I do not consume alcohol, do drugs (including smoking cigarettes), and I keep a relatively healthy diet and remain physically active. These are two examples of steps I have taken to combat the non-modifiable risk factors for both cardiovascular disease and
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat.” Diabetes puts …show more content…
Genetically, I am at risk for diabetes, because of the family history on my dad’s side. Other risk factors that pertain to me include my Asian origin. I am physically active, but that is something that could be improved. If I was to have diabetes, it would put me at risk for cardiovascular …show more content…
My family history of high blood pressure and diabetes puts me at risk for cardiovascular disease, along with my Asian origin. Looking at only current habits, I am most likely not at risk for cardiorespiratory diseases, since I have daily physical activity and I eat generally healthy foods, although the fat I consume does put me at risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk factors for cancer compose of family history, old age, excessive alcohol intake, tobacco and drug abuse, chronic inflammation, improper diet, hormones, obesity, and unprotected sunlight. Since none of these risk factors concern me, and I get the proper amount of vitamins, I am not at risk for cancer.
When evaluating my dietary analysis, I discovered that my intake of fat and my lack of selenium put me at risk for disease. I am not of old age and I am not obese, which are two things I do not have to worry about when I review my risk factors for heart disease and cancer. I do not consume alcohol, do drugs (including smoking cigarettes), and I keep a relatively healthy diet and remain physically active. These are two examples of steps I have taken to combat the non-modifiable risk factors for both cardiovascular disease and