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    Heart Disease in America The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. One in every four people dies of heart disease. Heart disease affects everyone from birth to death, but there are ways to prevent it from happening. Even though there are ways to prevent heart disease, there are many causes, and many different heart diseases. As of 2009 more than half deaths of men were from the result of heart disease. Each year, nearly 610,000 Americans from heart disease. A heart attack

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    scientists begin using genetic engineering to prevent Crohn's Disease and many other genetic diseases. Crohn’s disease, a genetic disease is an ongoing genetic disease. Now, with advanced technology, research scientists are using genetic engineering to eliminate this disease. There are many forms of genetic engineering, in which I will explain. Because scientists are beginning to use genetic engineering and In Vitro Fertilization, Crohn’s Disease is less common. During In Vitro Fertilization,“The embryos

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    Autoimmune disease affects over fifty million Americans. Autoimmune disease develops when your immune system, which defends your body against disease, decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result your immune system attacks healthy cells. There are as many as 80 types of autoimmune diseases; many of which have similar symptoms. The symptoms, how to diagnose and treatments are very similar for all the different types of auto immune disorders (Roddick). Autoimmune disease often run in families

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    and sustainable. Although there are parts of the world that are economically advanced, other countries through out the globe are underdeveloped. Due to this, it results in disease, which ultimately affects the wellbeing of people. Due to a lack of medical practices and resources, death can be inevitable. When reviewing disease in developing countries one must look at he contributing factors, that lead to the malady and death of many individuals; Such factors are, malnutrition, a lack of education

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    Disease is defined as a disorder of structure or function in an organism producing symptoms. Diseases can be physically debilitating or can affect someone’s mental state. This is something that most people deal with at some point in their lifetime may it be themselves or through a family member. Throughout my life I have witnessed many people in my family struggle with disease some making it through others not, while I am at risk for developing these same diseases. In my family, there are three

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    Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women and men in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). It is predicted by the CDC that an American will have a severe cardiac event in about every 25 seconds. By reducing or eliminating controllable risk factors, one “could prevent or postpone substantially more deaths from CHD” (Capewell et al., 2010, p. 120). Heart disease, which researchers may refer to as coronary artery disease (CAD), CHD, or cardiovascular disease (CVD), can

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    week's piece, I might want to bring issues to light of chronic diseases on the grounds that numerous individuals say they will presumably create a chronic sickness as a regular part of getting more seasoned. Chronic Disease is a durable condition that can be controlled yet not cured. Chronic sickness influences the general public around the world. Chronic diseases, for example, coronary illness, stroke, growth, chronic respiratory diseases, obesity and overweight and diabetes, are by a wide margin the

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    Healthy People 2020 strives to increase public awareness and understanding of disease and disability and the opportunities we, as individuals, have to prevent them. Healthy People 2020 focuses on emphasizing health detriments among different levels. Healthy People provides health enhancing goals through social and physical environments

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    Heart disease is often regarded as a problem that most people are born with or something that only happens in older adults; and also can happen to anyone. In fact, according to Medline, heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. The majority of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is caused by risk factors that are controllable and uncontrollable. The risk factors of heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. “Heart disease is the leading cause

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    There are many known genetic diseases in the world. There are different types such as chromosomal and monogenic. Chromosomal disorders are when someone has too many or not as many chromosome as they are suppose to have (46 total chromosomes). Chromosomal disorders can also manifest when there are structural abnormalities. Monogenic disorders are an inherited medical condition caused by a DNA abnormalities. These diseases occur all throughout the world today. Depending on what region of the world

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