Top 10 diseases

Top+10+diseases

Syerra Rodriguez, Contributor

1. Ischemic heart disease- 

This disease occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed.

2. Stroke-

A stroke occurs when an artery in your brain is blocked or leaks.

3. Lower Respiratory Infections- 

This infection can be caused by bacteria.

4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-

A long term, progressive lung disease that makes breathing difficult.

5. Trachea, Bronchus, And Lung Cancer-

The main causes to trachea, bronchus, and lung cancer is smoking, secondhand smoke, and environmental toxins.

6. Diabetes Mellitus-

Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect insulin production and use.

7. Alzheimer’s Disease-

A progressive disease that destroys memory and interrupts normal mental functions.

8. Diarrheal Disease-

This diseased is caused by an intestinal virus or bacteria transmitted through contaminated water or food.

9. Tuberculosis-

A lung condition caused by a bacteria called myobacterium tuberculosis.

10. Cirrhosis-

A result of chronic or long term scarring and damage to the liver.

 

 

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